The first ceremonial president, who served during the first republic was Nnamdi Azikiwe, while the first executive president of Nigeria was Shehu Shagari. Shagari was also the first president to be elected to the position.

Nnamdi Benjamin Azikiwe (16 November 1904 – 11 May 1996), [2] commonly referred to as Zik of Africa, was a Nigerian politician, statesman, and revolutionary leader who served as the 3rd and first black governor-general of Nigeria from 1960 to 1963 and the first president of Nigeria during the First Nigerian Republic (1963–1966). [3]

Sep 27, 2020 · Nnamdi Azikiwe was a Nigerian nationalist, journalist, and politician who fought bravely for Nigeria’s independence. After Nigeria became a federal republic in 1963, Azikiwe wrote his name in the history books by becoming the …

Mar 18, 2024 · Shehu Shagari became Nigeria’s first democratically elected President following the transition from military to civilian rule in 1979. His presidency was characterized by efforts to stabilize the economy and promote development, particularly in agriculture and infrastructure.

Nnamdi Azikiwe was the first president of independent Nigeria (1963–66) and a prominent nationalist figure. Azikiwe attended various primary and secondary mission schools in Onitsha, Calabar, and Lagos.

May 30, 2023 · After years of military dictatorship, Nigeria held democratic elections, and Olusegun Obasanjo became the first civilian president of the Fourth Republic. This marked a significant turning point in Nigeria’s political history and set the stage for a more inclusive and participatory form of governance.

Apr 29, 2024 · Nigeria’s inaugural president after independence from British colonial rule was Nnamdi Azikiwe, a man widely respected as the father of Nigerian nationalism. Azikiwe, popularly known as “Zik,” was born on November 16, 1904, in Zungeru, Northern Nigeria.

Sep 23, 2024 · Nnamdi Benjamin Azikiwe, born on November 16, 1904, in Zungeru, Nigeria, was the first president of Nigeria. He was from the Igbo ethnic group, and his father worked as a clerk for the British administration. Growing up, Azikiwe …

Aug 15, 2023 · Nnamdi Azikiwe was a Nigerian statesman and political leader. He served as the ceremonial first President of Nigeria during the First Nigerian Republic from 1963 to 1966. He was considered a driving force behind the nation's independence and earned the title "father of Nigerian nationalism."

Benjamin Nnamdi Azikiwe was the first President of Nigeria. Before becoming the president he served as the second and last Governor-General and Commander-in-Chief of Nigeria, and was also the first Nigerian named to the Privy Council of the United Kingdom.