| # | Name (Born–Died) |
|---|---|
| 1 | Abubakar Tafawa Balewa (1912–1966) |
| Prime Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria | |
| (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 |
Who was the first and only prime minister of Nigeria?
Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa, KBE PC (December 1912 – 15 January 1966) was a Nigerian politician who was the first and only Prime Minister of Nigeria.
Who were the premier and governor of old Western in 1965?
List of governors of Western State
| Western Region Premier | Title | Left office |
|---|---|---|
| Samuel Ladoke Akintola | Premier | May 1962 |
| Senator (Doctor) Moses Majekodunmi | Administrator | December 1962 |
| Samuel Ladoke Akintola | Premier | 15 January 1966 |
| Western Region Governor |
How was tafawa killed?
, Лагос, Нигерия
Who first ruled Nigeria?
President of Nigeria
| President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria | |
|---|---|
| Term length | Four years, renewable once |
| Constituting instrument | Constitution of Nigeria |
| Inaugural holder | Nnamdi Azikiwe |
| Formation | October 1, 1963 |
Who is Abacha in Nigeria?
pronunciation (help·info); 20 September 1943 – 8 June 1998) was a Nigerian military general who served as the military head of state of Nigeria from 1993 until his death in 1998. He was also Chief of Army Staff between 1985 to 1990; Chief of Defence Staff between 1990 to 1993; and Minister of Defence.
Who is in 50 Naira note?
Do you have a 50 Nigerian Naira banknote (People of Nigeria)?
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Additional information.
| Location | Nigeria |
|---|---|
| Profession | fishermen |
| Text | 50, Aadota Naira, Central Bank of Nigeria, Fifty Naira, Naira Hamsin, Naira Iri Ise |
| Object | map of Nigeria, market, Nigerian flag, people, see-through window |
| Animal | fish |
Who is the first prime minister?
The first was Jawaharlal Nehru of the Indian National Congress party, who was sworn in on 15 August 1947, when India gained independence from the British Raj. Serving until his death in May 1964, Nehru remains India’s longest-serving prime minister.
Who is the first female governor in Nigeria?
Virginia Etiaba. Dame Virginia Ngozi Etiaba, CON (born 11 November 1942) was the Governor of Anambra State, a state in south-east Nigeria, from November 2006 to February 2007. She is the first female governor in Nigeria’s history.
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 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.
How old is tafawa?
53 years (1912–1966)
When was the office of prime minister created in Nigeria?
| Prime Minister of Nigeria | |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1 October 1960 |
| First holder | Abubakar Tafawa Balewa |
| Final holder | Abubakar Tafawa Balewa |
| Abolished | 15 January 1966 |
What is the meaning of Tafawa Balewa?
Tafawa Balewa is a local government area in the Southern part of Bauchi State in northern Nigeria. Its headquarters is in the town of Tafawa Balewa. “Tafawa Balewa village takes its name from two corrupted Fulani words: “Tafari” (rock) and Baleri (black).”