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4 paź 2024 · Obafemi Awolowo was a Nigerian statesman who was a strong and influential advocate of independence, nationalism, and federalism. He was also known for his progressive views concerning social welfare. Awolowo was born in Ikenne, then part of the British Colony and Protectorate of Southern Nigeria.
25 paź 2010 · As a nationalist, Awolowo campaigned not only for Nigeria’s independence but also for its economic and social development. He thus introduced free primary education and free health care in Western Nigeria and facilitated the building of Nigeria’s first stadium, Liberty Stadium in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria.
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Obafemi Awolowo was a key figure in Nigeria's fight for independence and played a pivotal role in the formation of the Action Group political party. He also introduced free primary education in Western Nigeria and implemented various social welfare programs.
Obafemi Awolowo, (born March 6, 1909, Ikenne, Colony and Protectorate of Southern Nigeria—died May 9, 1987, Ikenne), Nigerian nationalist politician, strong proponent of federalism, and a leader of the Yoruba ethnic group.
Obafemi Awolowo (full Yoruba name: Ọbafẹ́mi Jeremiah Oyèníyì Awólọ́wọ̀, b. 1909–d. 1987) was one of the most important statesmen and political thinkers of Nigeria in the 20th century.
16 lis 2016 · Awolowo was the first Leader of Government Business and Minister of Local Government and Finance, and first Premier of the Western Region under Nigeria's parliamentary system, from 1952 to 1959. He was the official Leader of the Opposition in the federal parliament to the Balewa government from 1959 to 1963.
