“Destined to Survive” is more than an autobiography — it is the lived truth of a man whose life journey defied war, bullets, loss, hardship, and the impossible. It is the extraordinary, real-world account of Emeritus Professor Mark Okeke Chibuko Anikpo, a man who has outlasted circumstances that claimed many others, and who emerged not only alive, but purposeful, principled, and unbroken.
This book unfolds the remarkable path of a serial survivor: from a teenage boy navigating the turbulence of a nation at war, to a young man who survived a bullet to the chest, to the scholar who rose to become one of Nigeria’s most respected academic figures.
Through vivid storytelling and honest reflection, Professor Anikpo invites readers to walk through the defining moments of his life. The quiet, the broken, the triumphant — and to discover the lessons hidden within.
Professor Anikpo’s life is proof that survival is not accidental — it is intentional.
His story serves as an inheritance for his family, a record for the academic community, and a gift to readers around the world.
This book exists so that his journey will continue to inspire, instruct, and illuminate long after the final page is turned.
Dive into a story that will challenge you, move you, and remind you of the power of faith, resilience, and purpose.
In a world filled with noise, the story of Professor Anikpo stands out because it is real — and because it speaks to something every human being understands: the desire to live, to rise, and to make meaning from suffering.
This autobiography offers readers:
- A first-hand account of resilience through some of Nigeria’s most challenging historical moments.
- A narrative of courage that shows how survival is not merely physical — it is mental, spiritual, and anchored in purpose.
- A testament to discipline, scholarship, and faith, revealing how a man forged a life of impact despite enormous odds.
His journey is not just his own. It is a mirror for anyone who has ever faced adversity and fought to reclaim their life.
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A memoir of survival, leadership, faith, and the triumph of the human spirit. Available in hardcover, paperback, and e-book editions.