Nnamdi Azikiwe
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- Series: Dictionary of World Biography: Twentieth Century
- Categories: Government and Politics
- Subcategories: Politicians, Diplomats, African Americans, Blacks, Wars, Battles, Presidents, Prime Ministers, Nationalism, Civil Wars, Coups
- Curriculum: African History
Article abstract: Azikiwe is the father of modern Nigerian nationalism and the leader of Nigeria’s independence struggle. He became the first president of the Republic of Nigeria in 1963 and retained that position until ousted during the 1966 coup. He also founded the University of Nigeria at Nsukka and was its first chancellor.
Early Life
Nnamdi Azikiwe was an Ibo who was born in Northern Nigeria and spoke fluent Hausa, the Northern trade language. Fluency in Hausa helped him become a national leader later in life. Azikiwe was educated at the Church...
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