Nnamdi Azikiwe

16 November 1904 – 11 May 1996

Nnamdi Azikiwe was a Nigerian statesman and journalist who became the first president of Nigeria. Widely regarded as a father of Nigerian nationalism, he championed independence through his newspapers and political leadership.

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Born in Zungeru, Northern Nigeria
16 November 1904

Azikiwe was born in Zungeru in colonial Nigeria to Igbo parents.

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Studied in the United States
1925 – 1934

He earned degrees at Lincoln University and Howard University.

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Founded the West African Pilot
1937

He launched the influential nationalist newspaper in Lagos.

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Co-founded the NCNC
1944

He helped found the National Council of Nigeria and the Cameroons and became its leader.

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Became Premier of the Eastern Region
1954 – 1959

He served as premier of Nigeria's Eastern Region.

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Became Governor-General of Nigeria
16 November 1960

He became the first indigenous governor-general upon independence from Britain.

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Became President of Nigeria
1 October 1963 – 16 January 1966

He became the first president when Nigeria became a republic.

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Died in Enugu
11 May 1996

He died at a hospital in Enugu, Nigeria.

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