Emeka Esogbue

 K. B. C. Onwubiko’s Legacy: Reflections of a Student He Inspired By Emeka Esogbue The study of history is shaped not only by the books we read but also by the scholars who guide our intellectual journeys. Among the historians whose influence has left an indelible mark on generations of West African students is K. B. C. Onwubiko, a distinguished scholar whose contributions to Nigerian historiography continue to resonate long after his passing.  For those of us who encountered his works and drew inspiration from his scholarship, Onwubiko was more than an author; he was a mentor from afar, a paragon of rigorous inquiry, and a source of enduring intellectual encouragement. This reflection is both a tribute to his legacy and a personal acknowledgment of the profound impact he had on my development as a historian.  *The Agboju Secondary School Journey*  My journey began at Agboju Secondary School in Lagos, a proud institution that drew its student body from several public...