Chief Obafemi Awolowo

Chief Obafemi Awolowo

politician Nigeria

Chief Obafemi Awolowo was a Nigerian nationalist, statesman, and a key figure in the country's struggle for independence. Born on March 6, 1909, he was the leader of the Action Group and later became the Premier of the Western Region. Awolowo was known for his visionary policies in education and social welfare, which laid the groundwork for modern Nigeria. He remained a significant political figure until his death in 1987, leaving a lasting legacy in Nigerian politics and governance.

Born on Mar 06, 1909 (116 years old)

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Nigeria Nigeria: He was the leader of the opposition and the Action Group party. 6

Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Chief Ayotunde Rosiji Mr Samuel Goomsu Ikoku Chief Anthony Eromosele Enahoro Chief Ajibola Idowu Ige Professor Samuel Adepoju Aluko Prof Hezekiah Adedunmola Oluwafemi Oluwasanmi Prof Victor Adenuga Oyenuga Chief Arthur Edward Prest Prof H E Ajose Dr Sanya Dojo Onabamiro Prof Akinlawon Ladipo Mabogunje Chief Samuel Ladoke Akintola Chief D S Adegbenro Chief Festus Okotie Eboh Senator Chief Moses Adekoyejo Majekodunmi Captain Murtala Mohammed General Yakubu Gowon
The Punch: Nothing to be gained from declaration of state of emergency

Nigeria Nigeria: Chief Obafemi Awolowo is mentioned as the late sage and mentor of Baba Adebanjo. 9

Aibibi Uthman Dan Fodio Baba Adebanjo Mko Abiola Alhaja Kudirat Abiola Chief Gani Fawehunmi Prof Wole Soyinka Femi Falana
The Punch: IBB: I-brahim B-abanla B-andit

Nigeria Nigeria: Chief Obafemi Awolowo was proposed by the coup plotters to be made the head of state during the Nigerian Civil War. 5

Ibrahim Babangida Emeka Odumegwu Ojukwu Yakubu Gowon Maj Gen Johnson Aguiyi Ironsi Chief Mko Abiola Kudirat Abiola Ken Saro Wiwa Gani Fawehinmi
The Punch: IBB has resuscitated the debate on the Nigerian Civil War

Nigeria Nigeria: Adebanjo was a mentee and political disciple of the late Chief Obafemi Awolowo. 7

Pa Ayodele Adebanjo Dr Nnamdi Azikiwe Peter Obi Chief Christy Ayo Adebanjo
The Punch: Journalist-turned-lawyer who championed democracy takes final bow – Punch Newspapers