Obafemi Awolowo was the first premier of the Western Region and later federal commissioner for finance, and vice chairman of the Federal Executive Council during the Nigerian Civil War.
Who was the second premier of the Western Region?
List of governors of Western State
| Western Region Premier | Title | Left office |
|---|---|---|
| Obafemi Awolowo | Premier | 1959 |
| Samuel Ladoke Akintola | Premier | May 1962 |
| Senator (Doctor) Moses Majekodunmi | Administrator | December 1962 |
| Samuel Ladoke Akintola | Premier | 15 January 1966 |
What causes fight between Akintola and Awolowo?
Decisions over the direction of strategic alliances by the party, the adoption of democratic socialism as the party’s platform and the battle for supremacy in the party led to disagreement between Chiefs Akintola and Awolowo.
Was Awolowo buried?
Who was the premier of Nigeria from 1960 1966?
Prime Minister of Nigeria (1960–1966)
| # | Name (Born–Died) |
|---|---|
| 1 | Abubakar Tafawa Balewa (1912–1966) |
| Prime Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria | |
| (1) | Abubakar Tafawa Balewa (1912–1966) |
When was Ladoke Akintola died?
January 15, 1966
Who is the first governor of northern Nigeria?
| Governor of Northern Nigeria | |
|---|---|
| Term length | No fixed term |
| Constituting instrument | Constitution and Laws of Northern Nigeria |
| Formation | 1 January 1897 |
| First holder | Frederick John Dealtry Lugard 1 January 1897 |
How Akintola was killed?
January 15, 1966, Ibadan, Nigeria
Who was the leader of Action Group?
The Action Group (AG) was a Nigerian political party established in Ibadan on 21 March 1951, by Chief Obafemi Awolowo.
What killed Awolowo?
May 9, 1987
What is the meaning of Awolowo?
Meaning : The oracle has dignity.
Where is Awolowo buried?
May 9, 1987
Who first ruled Nigeria?
First Republic (1963–1966)
| President | Prime Minister |
|---|---|
| No. | |
| 1 | Abubakar Tafawa Balewa (1912–1966) |
Who ruled Nigeria in 1960?
CHRONOLOGIES OF PAST PRESIDENTS AND HEADS OF STATE
| S/N | NAME | PERIOD SERVED |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ALHAJI ABUBAKAR TAFAWA BALEWA | 1960 – 1966 |
| 2 | CHIEF BENJAMIN NNAMDI AZIKIWE | OCTOBER 1, 1963 – JANUARY 16, 1966 |
| 3 | MAJOR GENERAL JOHNSON THOMAS UMUNNAKWE AGUIYI IRONSI | JANUARY 16, 1966 – JULY 29, 1966 |
| 4 | GENERAL YAKUBU GOWON | AUGUST 1, 1966 – JULY 29, 1975 |
How many regions did Nigeria have in 1960?
Evolution of Nigerian states
At the time of independence in 1960, Nigeria was a Federal State of three Regions: Northern, Western, and Eastern.