Biography Intro: Ahmed Parker Yerima (born 8 May 1957) is a Nigerian academic, professor playwright and theater director. He was director-general of the Nigerian National Theatre, and has previously served as director of the National Troupe. He is a professor of Theater and Performing Arts and has been dean of the College of Humanities, Redeemer’s University since 2013

NAME:  Ahmed Parker Yerima

DATE OF BIRTH:  8 May 1957

PLACE OF BIRTH: Lagos

OCCUPATION: Professor, playwright

EDUCATION:  Baptist Academy,  Obafemi Awolowo University (B.A) University College London Royal Holloway, University of London (Ph.D)

CAREER AND PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES:  professor playwright and theater director. He was director-general of the Nigerian National Theatre, and has previously served as director of the National Troupe. He is a professor of Theater and Performing Arts and has been dean of the College of Humanities, Redeemer’s University