With the help of mr alphonso, okolo, secretary of the zik enterprises limited, and of mrs beryl glew, confidential secretary to the premier of the eastern region, i gathered together a large number of my speeches. Oct 01, 2016 excerpts from inaugural speech of nnamdi azikiwe nov 16 1960 it is with humility mingled with joy that i thank this grand concourse of patriots and friends of nigeria for congregating here, today, on the occasion of my inauguration as the first african governorgeneral and commanderinchief of the federation of nigeria. Download premium images you cant get anywhere else. The influence of church missionary society, with its hub in onitsha and owerri provinces, in producing the igbo bible and the igbo hymn book abu igbo, both of which were the first igbo books of a meaningful volume and proportion, helped to shape what we now call central igbo. Wherever such people are found, the sociopolitical, economic, cultural and or religious life of their people. Benjamin nnamdi azikiwe november 16, 1904 may 11, 1996 was the president of nigeria from 1963 to 1966. Popularly known as zik or zik of africa, nnamdi azikiwe, born in 1904 in. Nnamdi azikiwe, from stowaway to nigerias first president and. Azikiwe, who later became the first president of nigeria and was a lifelong advocate of african independence, personally invited king to take part in the official inauguration festivities in a. European existence experts fernando firestone forced labour foreign france french frontier force german government of liberia history of liberia ibid imperialism independence interest international.
Dubois azikiwe was born on november 16, 1904, in zungeru, northern nigeria where he learnt hausa language at his tender age. Nnamdi azikiwe has 12 books on goodreads with 334 ratings. Nnamdi azikiwe, born november 16, 1904, zungeru, nigeriadied may 11, 1996, enugu, first president of independent nigeria 196366 and prominent nationalist figure. Nnamdi azikiwe was the first president of nigeria and was instrumental in. Find highquality nigeria nnamdi azikiwe stock photos and editorial news pictures from getty images. Nnamdi azikiwe 19041996 was one of the foremost nigerian and west african nationalists and the first president of nigeria. The littleknown event that made nnamdi azikiwe drop his. Nnamdi azikiwe s contribution to educational development. The issues remain relevant more than 60 years after. Those words came through loud and clearly as preparations were being made for the first sacred libation ceremony. Melanin is worth more than gold, an ebook by nnamdi azikiwe.
Azikiwe became a graduatestudent instructor in the history and. This is the official page of nnamdi azikiwe university, awka, anambra state. Renascent africa 1937 cb africana modern library, no. Azikiwe and he was beloved, you will come to respect and admire his extraordinary dexterity and determination. Under the digital library, is the virtual library through which other libraries world over links to our library to gain access to all the. Nnamdi azikiwe books list of books by author nnamdi azikiwe. In every land and clime, god in his infinite wisdom do make certain men and women on whom their societies would depend on for direction. Much of his life was spent working as both a journalist and politician to end british control of nigeria. With greater freedom, zik believes, economic wealth. Permission to make digital or paper copy of part or all of these works for personal or classroom use is granted without fee provided that the copies are not made or distributed for profit or commercial advantage.
Oldnaija goes beyond the lines to unearth historical events in nigeria and. Mr philip harris has now made a selection from these papers. In november 1960 martin luther king traveled to lagos, then nigerias capital city, to attend the inauguration of nnamdi azikiwe as nigerias first governorgeneral of african descent. Nnamdi azikiwe university is founded on the philosophy that knowledge should be propagated and disseminated to individuals without let or hindrance. I nnamdi azikiwe library, university of nigeria, nsukka. Zik of africa as dr nnamdi azikiwe is widely known was governorgeneral of. Nnamdi azikiwes autobiography, my odyssey, is a book that not only inspires but also leads one to reflect deeply. Books by nnamdi azikiwe author of my odyssey goodreads. See all books authored by nnamdi azikiwe, including liberia in world politics, and emancipated from mental slavery. Ministries of higher education that have the legal authority to officially accredit, charter, license or, more generally, recognize nnamdi azikiwe university as a whole institutional accreditation or recognition or its specific programscourses programmatic accreditation. A key figure among west african nationalists who envisaged a united ibo people, he was the first and only president of independent nigeria before the coup in 1966.
After teaching at lincoln, azikiwe, in november 1934, took the position of editor for the african morning post, a daily newspaper in accra, ghana. This is depicted by the nationalist cross which he painstakingly bore for africans. Dr nnamdi azikiwe after teaching at lincoln, azikiwe, in november 1934, took the position of editor for the african morning post, a daily newspaper in accra, ghana. Nnamdi azikiwe, first president of independent nigeria 196366 and prominent nationalist figure. Check out the new look and enjoy easier access to your favorite features. The digital library has every single library material in soft copy and makes it accessible by different users at different locations at the same time, with or without visiting the library. He devised a syllabus for african history and wrote a book, liberia in world. Nnamdi history, family, career and accomplishment nnamdi azikiwe nnamdi azikiwe was born november 16, 1904, in zungeru, nigeria. Nigeria nnamdi azikiwe stock pictures, royaltyfree photos. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Azikiwenkrumah hall, the oldest building on the lincoln university campus 54 nnamdi azikwe hall, university of ibadan. Unauthorized use or duplication of our contents without express and written permission from us is strictly prohibited. An autobiography by nnamdi azikiwe is a great book by a great african. My odyssey is a veritable primer on journalism in the two west african countries of nigeria and ghana.
We provide a research and learning environment for nigerians at home and in the diaspora. Unizik awka, anambra state admission list cut off mark, application. The price of this book needs to be lower, that is if you can find the book to buy. Godfatherism was discovered as a factor that has become an antidote to the truncating of the smooth process of succession of governments in nigeria. This was true just in time for the 100th anniversary of the red, black and green flag. Considered a driving force behind the nations independence, he came to be known as the father. Azikiwe was born on november 16, 1904 in zungeru which was then the. Nnamdi azikiwe library university of nigeria, nsukka. Azikiwe attended various primary and secondary mission schools in onitsha, calabar, and lagos. One of the most engaging biographies by an african leader, nnamdi azikiwe s my odyssey continues to remain relevant in various areas of life.
Nnamdi azikiwe is a very learned man who published many books on african history and politics. Popularly known as zik of africa, azikiwes career from the start was marked by a strong panafrican flavour. Nnamdi azikiwe zik is his genuine commitment to, and passion, for achieving decolonization and freedom in africa. The university with a difference, with love for education and morals. Nnamdi azikiwe and the land grant university tradition in nigeria. He is an author, actor, animator, researcher, and producer who spent his early years in d. Health, general womens issuesgender studies family and marriage adipose tissue health aspects adipose tissues dysmenorrhea risk factors exercise.
Nnamdi azikiwe, born in 1904 in niger state, nigeria, made his name in the 1930s as a devoted figure in the nationalist movement after his return to nigeria from the united states, where he had. In 1953 when northern nigerians were beginning to consider secession from the nigerian colony that would soon be a nation, nnamdi azikiwe gave a speech before the caucus of his political party, the national council of nigeria and the cameroons ncnc in yaba, nigeria on may 12, 1953. Azikiwe was born 16 november 1904 in northern nigeria and attended mission schools in lagos. A selection from the speeches of nnamdi azikiwe by. Azikiwe shortened his name to ben azikiwe at storer college, but, as his fellow students found it difficult to pronounce the surname, they simply called him zik, which became his most popular name. His parents gave him the name benjamin, but he later changed it to nnamdi.
Nnamdi azikiwe 19041996 was one of the fore most nigerian and west african nationalists and the first president of nigeria. Body nnamdi azikiwe history, family, career, and his accomplishments. Zik of africa as dr nnamdi azikiwe is widely known was governorgeneral of the independent federation of nigeria. Source for information on azikiwe, benjamin nnamdi. Godfatherism nnamdi azikiwe university digital library.
Excerpts and links may be used, provided that full credit is given to oldnaija which must include appropriate and specific backlink to the original content on our website. Many wellwishers have urged me to arrange for publication the speeches which i have delivered over a number of years. He is the founder of the university of nigeria, nsukka, eastern nigeria. After advanced studies in the united states 1925, he returned to nigeria, founded a chain of newspapers, and became one of the countrys leading igbo nationalists. Unizik postutme admission runs now out add on whatsapp. He arrived in the united states in 1925, where he attended several schools.
Nnamdi azikiwe s contribution to educational development in. From his return to africa from america in 1934, zik worked ceaselessly as journalist and politician for the freedom of his native nigeria and for the advancement of all african peoples. Nnamdi azikiwe, pc 16 november 1904 11 may 1996, usually referred to as zik, was a. Before becoming the president he served as the second and last governorgeneral and commanderinchief of nigeria, and was also the first nigerian named to the privy council of the united kingdom. Playing a key role in nigerias emergence as a free nation, nnamdi azikiwe served as the first president of nigeria after it was given independence from great britain in 1960. Sep 16, 20 therefore section 157 of nigerias 1963 constitution was titled nnamdi azikiwe to be president, and read nnamdi azikiwe shall be deemed to be elected president of the republic on the date of the commencement of this constitution. Benjamin nnamdi azikiwe was the first president of nigeria. As nigerias foremost nationalist and first post independence head of state, dr nnamdi azikiwe was and still should be to nigeria, what george washington is to america, nkrumah is to ghana, nasser is to arabs, and mandela is to south africa. Nnamdi azikiwe rough and strongarmed nigeria politician. Abebooks, an amazon company, offers millions of new, used, and outofprint books. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over.
Original research article, report by african journal of reproductive health. Nnamdi azikiwe, a wellknown african elder statesman, for many years played a prominent role in the fight for the emancipation of black africa from colonial rule. Oldnaija is an online platform dedicated to documenting and promoting the history of ngeria. Read, highlight, and take notes, across web, tablet, and phone. Azikiwe, who later became the first president of nigeria and was a lifelong advocate of african independence, personally invited king to take part in the official inauguration festivities in a letter dated 26 october 1960. He was the first person to assume the office of the nigerian presidency. Two great panafricanist dr nnamdi azikiwe and dr w. Change of government entails the transition from one crop of leaders to another.
Nnamdi azikiwe s contribution to educational development in nigeria. Nnamdi azikiwe has 12 books on goodreads with 350 ratings. In that position he promoted a proafrican nationalist agenda. Teaching and research would be anchored on the needs of the nigerian and international society generally. Nigeria was built by united efforts of citizens like nnamdi azikiwe,herbert macauley,abubakar tafawa belewa,awolowo and the rest who put aside tribal differences and believed in one entity, nigeria. In his passionately denunciatory articles and public statements he censured the existing colonial order. Nnamdi azikiwe nigerian statesman born on november 16, 1904, died on may 11, 1996 chief benjamin nnamdi azikiwe, p. Benjamin nnamdi azikiwe, popularly called zik,2has in the above crisp and succinct. Nnamdi azikiwe, pc 16 november 1904 11 may 1996, usually referred to as zik, was a nigerian statesman who was governor general of nigeria from 1960 to 1963 and the first president of nigeria from 1963 to 1966 when nigeria became a republic. Benjamin nnamdi azikiwe, popularly called zik, 2 has in the above crisp and succinct statement affirmed that the power of knowledge contributed to the towering heights he attained in nigerian politics. Nigeria became independent by the general effort of people who believed in a change. Explore books by nnamdi azikiwe with our selection at. One of the most engaging biographies by an african leader, nnamdi azikiwes my odyssey continues to remain relevant in various areas of life.
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