Nigerian Independence
Nigerian Independence is also referred to as the independence (freedom) of Nigeria, a West African nation, from the influence of the colonial masters. The notion of Nigerian Independence can also be viewed as the freedom from colonial rule in Nigeria, an indication that the nation has gained sovereignty.
Nigeria became an independent state on 1st October 1960. The freedom charter was handed over by the representative of the Queen of England, Princess Alexandra of Kent. At the time of Nigerian Independence, Lagos State was named the political capital of the nation.[1]
The phenomenon that ushered in Nigerian independence is referred to as the nationalist movement and Herbert Macaulay is regarded as the founding figure of nationalism in Nigeria.[2] As part of his movement towards the call for the liberation of Nigeria from colonial administration, Macaulay resigned voluntarily from the civil service and advocated for traditional leadership in Lagos, Nigeria in the year 1921.
Nationalist movement
The nationalist movement in Nigeria commenced in the 1930s and the rationale behind the movement was the call for Nigerians' participation in the administration of the nation. The movement was a joint effort of the "European-Educated Nigerians"-- Herbert Macaulay, Obafemi Awolowo, Nnamdi Azikiwe (Zik), Sir Ahmadu Bello, Anthony Enahoro, Kudirat Abiola, Funmilayo Ransome Kuti, Aminu Kano, Ghani Fawehinmi, Magaret Ekpo, and a host of others.
As part of the recognition of the roles played by these nationalists in the history of Nigerian independence, Herbert Macaulay's portrait was represented on the Nigerian currency, the one naira coin and note, while Sir, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa's (former prime minister of Nigeria) portrait was represented on the five naira note.
References
Category:Independence Category:Republicanism in Africa Category:History of Nigeria
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- ↑ "Lagos | City, Population, & History | Britannica". www.britannica.com. Retrieved 2023-02-03.
- ↑ "Herbert Macaulay: The Father of Nigerian Nationalism". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2018-11-14. Retrieved 2023-02-03.
