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Nigeria gained independence on October 1, 1960 through constitutions that were legislated by the British government. The new Constitution established a federal government system with an elected Prime Minister and a ceremonial head of staff. With independence looming in 1959, an election was held to elect a leader; however, no party won a majority. The National Population Commission of Nigeria (NPC) combined with the National Council of Nigeria and the Cameroons (NCNC) to form a government suitable for its citizens. They elected Abubakar Tafawa Balewa of the NPC as prime minister and Azikiwe of the NCNC as governor-general. When Nigeria was made a republic in 1963, Azikiwe was made its president.
The first few years of Nigeria's independence saw great turmoil and conflict between the Nigerian regions. In 1962, the western region had a part of the Action Group, another political party, split off under S. I. Akintola to form the Nigerian National Democratic Party (NNDP). In 1963, the mid-western Edo region was formed from part of the western region. The 1964 elections were hotly contested, and the NPC-NNDP coalition (called the National Alliance) was victorious. Coups led by Hausa army officers 1966 were responsible for the death of Ironsi. Later that year, many Igbo living in the north were massacred.
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When did Nigeria become independent?
Nigerian Independence Nigeria achieved independence from Great Britain on 1 October 1960 under the leadership of Prime Minister Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa, who was in charge of a coalition government. However, there were two military coups in 1966 and then a civil war in 1967.
What conflict broke out after Nigeria gain independence?
There was no large conflict after Nigeria gained independence in 1960. The Nigerian Civil War was their main conflict, however it did not start until 1967
In the late 1960s Ibo people from Biafra declared independence from who?
Nigeria
Who wanted independence in Nigeria?
It was really the people from the west that wanted independence.Nigeria was supposed to have gotten her independence before 1960 but the northeners seemed to have been against it.
Who is the richest celebrity in Nigeria?
the richest celebrity in nigeria is thamijaind beirutijain and the princess of nigeria is brianna nwokigi but sshhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!!!! she doesnt want people to know !!!!
Are there any special celebrations in Nigeria?
Nigeria Independence Day
When did Nigeria got her independence?
Nigeria got her independence in October 1 1960.
When is Nigeria Independence Day?
Nigeria independence day is october 1st every year.
Who moved the motion for Nigeria's independence?
The man that moved the Nigeria independence motion in 1953 was chief Anthony Enahoro
Census controversy in Nigeria independence?
It is alleged that leading up to Nigeria's independence, the British skewed the census numbers for the purpose of favoring the northern political elite and their interests. Nigeria declared independence in 1960.
Which africam state got independence from Nigeria 1967?
Zimbabwe got its independence from nigeria. -Rouba Aasar a 7th grader
Who gave Nigeria its independence?
Britain
Who claimed nigeria's independence?
jesus.
When was nigeria's 2nd independence?
on the 1979
Who was Nigeria first black leader after independence?
easy: nkrumahNOT so easy -He was Ghana's first President -NOTHING to do with Nigeria ! - Nigeria's first leader after independence was Nnamdi Azikiwe.
Independence and sovereignty of Nigeria?
Nigeria declared its independence from Great Britain in 1960. It is a republic with its governmental system modeled after that of the United States.
Did Nigeria get independence from the british?
yes, that's why the official langauge in nigeria is English
