ZIK OF AFRICA, THE VOICE BEFORE THE PRESIDENCY

ZIK OF AFRICA, THE VOICE BEFORE THE PRESIDENCY by @ini-odu on 3Speak

In this episode of sketch and gist, I share the story of Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe, Nigeria's first president and one of the prominent figures in the country's journey toward independence. From education ...

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Ladies and gentlemen, I warmly welcome you to sketch and jist. The program whereat tells the stories behind the faces we remember. Today, Skach is titled Zik of Africa, the voice before the presidency. John and the Benjamin Zikiwe, popularly known as Zik of Africa, was born on 16 November, 1904 in Zungero, Nigeria. He came from an able family with Ruth in Onisha, present day Anambra State. He believed strongly in education, meanwhile, he first studied in Nigeria before traveling to the United States. That was where he attended institutions, including Lingua. University and the University of Pennsylvania. But Tazekewe did not use education only for himself. He, however, became journalist and a newspaper publisher. In 1987, he established the West African Pilots. Through journalism, he promoted African nationalism and challenged colonial rule. John eventually took him into politics and he became a major figure in Nigeria Nationalist Movement. He saved as Premier of Eastern Region and later became Governor General of Nigeria. 1 October 1963, Nigeria became a republic and Namdeziki Wei became Nigeria's first president. But the story also passed through some of Nigeria's most difficult years. The military queue of 1966 ended the Faced Republic and Nigeria later experienced the devastating civil war. Azekewe was involved in the politics surrounding the conflict and later advocated and end to the war. 11 May, 1996 at each 91 named Zekewe by after a prolonged illness. Islam reminds the younger generation that education can become influenced. Words can create awareness and talent can become service to the society. Until the next case, remember that every face has a story. and every story has something to teach us. Thank you for your time, bye!

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