Nnamdi Azikiwe, born on November 16, 1904, and died on May 11, 1996, was a prominent Nigerian political figure and a key leader in the Nigerian independence movement. Known as the 'Father of Nigeria,' he served as the first Prime Minister of the Federation of Nigeria and later as the President of the country. Azikiwe was dedicated to the liberation movement of Africa and had a profound impact on the political, economic, and social development of Nigeria.