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“My stiffest earthly assignment is ended and my major life's work is done. My country is now free and I have been honoured to be its first indigenous head of state. What more could one desire in life?”

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Nnamdi Azikiwe
Nnamdi Azikiwe

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. more

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