In 1973, he was appointed a Junior Fellow in the Department of Fine Arts, where he received his Master of Fine Arts in 1977. He is recognized as a leading member of the Nsukka School, originally led by Uche Okeke who served as head of the art program until 1985.
In 1973, he became a junior fellow in Fine Arts and earned his Master of Fine Arts degree in 1977. He is considered an important member of the Nsukka School, which was initially led by Uche Okeke until 1985.