Nnamdi Azikiwe played a major role in the independence of Nigeria, as he studied in the United States, and came back to lead the African struggle against colonization. Although it wasn’t until 1960 that Nigeria was independent, many legislative groups had been
Nigeria stated they were a federal republic in October 1963, after they became an independent state on October 1st, 1960(loc.gov). In 1947 the British created a new constitution that allowed leaders more say in National affairs. Nigerian leader Nnamdi Azikiwe rejected this new change. The three main political groups- NCNC, Northern Peo... ... middle of paper ... ...on on Nigeria Economic In 1971 Nigeria joined the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries . This allowed Nigeria to enter
Great Britain colonized Nigeria in 1884. Many people that are citizens of Nigeria were not happy European powers like Great Britain colonizing most of the country. Even though Great Britain brutalized and changed their culture. Great Britain did have an positive impact on Nigerians. Britain introduced western education to the Nigerians. Also Great Britain helped Nigeria become more urbanized. Colonization had become an epidemic in Africa. With the Industrial Revolution in Europe, natural resources
that because they could not make a new industry and got many crafts broken up, it was very economically destructive. In “Nigerian Inaugural Address” by Azikiwe, Nnamid, “We demand the right to take over responsibility for the government of our country. We demand the right to be free to make mistakes and learn from our experience." (Azikiwe, Nnamdi) The Non-Westerners viewed imperialism as politically destructive. This is shown through the author wanting to demand taking responsibility for his own
LEADERSHIP AND CORRUPTION IN NIGERIA Introduction: Leadership has always been one of the best factors to consider when determining the goal of a society or a community, it does not matter how big or small a community might be; it has to have a leader if it wants to be developed and harmonized (Ushakov). Leadership has always played a big role in the developing countries, or anywhere in the world. It is very difficult to find a society whether in an urban areas or rural areas functioning without
I have always looked forward to the day I would apply for a residency in Internal Medicine. My experiences from even before I got admitted to Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria to date have shaped the specialist I aim to be and I am confident my background has prepared me to succeed in this pursuit. I grew up in the south-eastern part of Nigeria where both the nuclear and extended family is close-knit. The gentle but professional way my uncle, a family physician took care of any ill member
I have always looked forward to the day I would begin a residency program in Internal Medicine. Prior to my admission to Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nigeria, I was motivated to pursue this path. My early childhood experiences and academic background including a Public Health degree in progress have all contributed to shape and maintain my quest for a career in Internal Medicine. I am confident that I am ready to embark on this journey. I grew up in the south-eastern part of Nigeria where both the
religious tensions were magnified by the disparities in economic and educational development. The Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria was adopted on October 1, 1963. At the same time, Nigeria became a member of the Commonwealth and Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe of the NCNC took office as first Nigerian's first President. On January 15, 1966, a group of officers overthrew the government. In May 1967, Lt. Col. Emeka Ojukwu, the military governor, declared the independence of the Eastern Region as the "Republic
Football, undoubtedly being the world’s game, has a long history of politicization. Since the dawn of the organized game, world leaders and governments have found ways to manipulate the game for their own benefit, whether it be promoting a national identity or suppressing marginalized minorities. The games immense popularity has made it an easy avenue for politicization, both by governments and by resistance groups. It has served as a means of communication, propaganda, and organization. Matthias
The story of democracy in Africa as a whole has been one of a constant struggle of African peoples against, colonization, tribalism, military dictatorships, one-party rule authoritarianism, imperialism and neo-liberal globalization. (Ake, 2000) This was Ake’s argument in his book The feasibility of democracy in Africa, which meant to showcase that the failure of democracy in the continent was not caused by the peoples lack of will but other external factors. In very few cases in Africa has the transition
Nationalism a strong ideology that says the interest of one nation is superior to the other, and what holds them together is the belief to form independence in their culture and ethnicity. In the Balkans and Middle East religion is the most important element to establish a nation. Moreover, a nation is not a natural thing but created through nationalism. The main objectives to form nationalism is to gain independence, to become modern and then to develop a positive identity. Recent development
fled to Ghana where he began his own movements. As a result of him creating his own movements, the 5 Pan-African Congresses were birthed. The role he played in the Pan-African movement was seen as a platform for many other African leaders such as Nnamdi Azikiwe, Kwame Nkrumah, Jomo Kenyatta and Hastings Banda. The First Pan African Congress was held in Paris in 1919 and W.E.B Dubois played a huge role. He was heavily involved in getting this congress together. There were 57 delegates and they represented
The nation however became a republic on October 1st 1963, when Dr Nnamdi Azikiwe came into office as Nigeria’s first President, having been the first indigenous Governor-General since 16th November, 1960. The democratic terrain of the country has been severally interrupted by Military rule. The first Republic ended in January
Bayard Rustin was a nonviolent activist who advocated for societal change during his life that spanned over 75 years from 1912 until 1987. While history primarily knows Rustin as a leader in the African American civil rights movement, Rustin was prominently involved in pacifist movements against war and militarization. While he took many roles throughout his 75 year life, history best know him as the chief organizer for the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom––one of the largest protests
Student’s Union (WASU), which provided support for West African students studying in London in 1925; WASU also promoted nationalist and anti-colonial movements in British West Africa. The WASU gave West Africa several leaders and activists like Dr Nnamdi Azikiwe, Chief H O Davies, Aliyi Ekineh, H A Korsah of Gold Coast, Dr Taylor-Cummings of Sierra Leone, the Alake of Abeokuta, Emir of Kano and Asantehene of Ghana. WASU played a huge role in many West African students and played a major part in the independence
inspired almost every major black movement of the 20th century, both in Africa and the Americas. Some famous followers of Garvey's ideology include Malcolm X and Martin Luther King Jr. Leaders of African Independent states such as Presidents Nnamdi Azikiwe, Kwame Nkrumah, Jomo Kenyatta, Nelson Mandela, Patrice Lumumba and Julius Nyerere were also followers of
“To those people in the huts and villages across the globe struggling to break the bonds of mass misery, we pledge our best efforts to help them help themselves, for whatever period is required,” (Kennedy 2), John F. Kennedy told an inspired crowd and an ambitious nation during his inaugural address on January 20, 1961. The origins for his plan to establish a program to assist developing countries originated about 4 months earlier during an early morning speech at the University of Michigan, where
examining why this has become such a heated issue in our country. Throughout the past twenty years, scientists, politicians, and environmentalists have all combined efforts to raise awareness for the condition of our environment. Oguejiofor, of the Nnamdi Azikiwe University in Nigeria, states that the problems that they have identified in this sector of research through studies are global warming, ozone depletion, exhaustion of resources, and air pollution. In the area of air pollution, photochemical
good things, to omit the things that would embarrass someone. In my father's case, the most remarkable thing that can be said is that there is no bad. So let me start with the facts. My father was born in Federal Republic of Nigeria, when Nnamdi Azikiwe was president. He was the third of five children, born to a pair of textile workers in Silk City. So it was natural that one day he would become a textile worker himself. And one of my earliest memories is of my dad coming home with colored feet
Genetically modified food’s, or GMOs, goal is to feed the world's malnourished and undernourished population. Exploring the positive side to GMOs paints a wondrous picture for our planet’s future, although careful steps must be taken to ensure that destruction of our ecosystems do not occur. When GMOs were first introduced into the consumer market they claimed that they would help eliminate the world’s food crisis by providing plants that produced more and were resistant to elemental impacts like