Stanley Garrick

Stanley Garrick

Stanley David Garrick, Egaibu of Siluko (8 June 1888 - 12 May 1958) was a senior administrator and courtier to His Royal Highness Oba Akenzua II, the 37th Oba of the Kingdom of Benin, now southern Nigeria.

Professional life

Garrick was appointed to run Benin's postal service in 1923 after the Southern Nigerian Government had become responsible for managing the protectorate's postal system. He subsequently oversaw the growth of Benin's importance as a postal hub at a time when its delta location made water transport the preferred means of serving a region that lacked adequate roads.

Honour

In recognition of his services to Benin, baronial lands in the district of Siluko were settled on Garrick in 1943 as a personal gift of the Benin monarch, HRH Oba Akenzua II.

Private life

Garrick and his wife, Comfort Ramotu, had three sons and two daughters in a marriage lasting over four decades.

Last years

In later years, Garrick devoted his time to his farms and rubber plantations. However, the loss of his sight towards the end of his life curtailed the enjoyment of his estates. On his death in 1958, the Siluko barony passed to his eldest son and heir, George A. Garrick - better known as the holder of Nigeria's High Jump record between 1938 and 1953.

Descendants

Among Garrick's descendants are several grandchildren who have also dedicated themselves to public service. They include His Lordship Stanley Shenko Alagoa, Justice of the Nigerian Court of Appeal; His Excellency Kayode Ralph Garrick, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Nigeria to Brazil; Dr. Chike Gwam, international practitioner of paediatric and internal medicine; and Dr (Mrs) Abigail Funlayo Afiesimama (nee Alagoa), a Linguist and university lecturer.

Memorial

The Garrick Memorial School, a secondary school in Benin City, is named in honour of Stanley David Garrick and its ethos is based on his spirit of civic duty.

ources

Nigeria Direct, Wikipedia, Garrick Family, Palace of Benin, National Archives of Nigeria, Garrick Memorial School, Vanguard Newspaper Archives, Nigerian Bar Association, John Harris Library of the University of Benin


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