When was Nnamdi Azikiwe born?

Nnamdi Azikiwe was born on 16 November 1904 in Zungeru.

What positions has Nnamdi Azikiwe held?

Positions held by Nnamdi Azikiwe include: President of Nigeria (1963–1966); Governor-General of Nigeria (1960–1963); President of the Senate of Nigeria (1960–1960); Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom.

Where did Nnamdi Azikiwe study?

Nnamdi Azikiwe was educated at Howard University, Columbia University, University of Pennsylvania, Lincoln University.

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Nnamdi Azikiwe

First President of Nigeria (1904-1996)

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Nnamdi Benjamin Azikiwe PC, commonly referred to as Zik of Africa, was a Nigerian politician, statesman, and revolutionary leader who served as the first native governor-general of Nigeria from 1960 to 1963 and the first president of Nigeria during the First Nigerian Republic (1963–1966). He is widely regarded as the father of Nigerian nationalism, the founding father of Nigeria, as well as one of the major driving forces behind the country's independence in 1960.

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Born: 16 November 1904 wd
Place of birth: Zungeru wd
Died: 11 May 1996 wd
Place of death: Nsukka wd
Citizenship: Nigeria wd
Occupation: writer, politician, journalist wd
Political party: National Council of Nigeria and the Cameroons wd
Education: Howard University, Columbia University, University of Pennsylvania, Lincoln University, Methodist Boys' High School wd
Spouse: Flora Azikiwe, Uche Azikiwe wd

Positions held wd

President of Nigeria (1 October 1963 – 16 January 1966)
Governor-General of Nigeria (16 November 1960 – 1 October 1963)
President of the Senate of Nigeria (1 January 1960 – 1 October 1960)
Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom

Awards wd

Order of the Nigeria
Order of the Federal Republic

Questions

When was Nnamdi Azikiwe born?: Nnamdi Azikiwe was born on 16 November 1904 in Zungeru.
What positions has Nnamdi Azikiwe held?: Positions held by Nnamdi Azikiwe include: President of Nigeria (1963–1966); Governor-General of Nigeria (1960–1963); President of the Senate of Nigeria (1960–1960); Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom.
Where did Nnamdi Azikiwe study?: Nnamdi Azikiwe was educated at Howard University, Columbia University, University of Pennsylvania, Lincoln University.

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