Chief Benjamin Nnamdi Azikiwe P.C. (November 16 1904 – May 11 1996) usually referred to as Nnamdi Azikiwe and popularly known as The Zik of Africa was one of the leading figures of modern Nigerian nationalism. He was head of state of Nigeria from 1963 to 1966. He served as the second and last Governor-General from 1960 to 1963 and the first President of Nigeria from 1963 to 1966 holding the presidency throughout the Nigerian First Republic.
active years end date
1960-10-01, 1963-10-01, 1966-01-16
active years start date
1960-01-01, 1960-11-16, 1963-10-01
birth date
1904-11-16
birth place
Nigeria, Zungeru
death date
1996-05-11
death place
Nigeria, Enugu
LCCN Id
n/50/29827
order in office
1st President of Nigeria, 1st President of the Senate of Nigeria, 3rd Governor-General of Nigeria
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