Abubakar Tafawa Balewa
Nigerian politician (1912-1966) · Nigeria · Politicians · Died at 54
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Something wrong?Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa was the first and only Prime Minister of Nigeria. A dominant figure of Nigerian Independence, he was a conservative Anglophile. His political career spanned almost a quarter of a century.
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Balewa following independence.
Balewa (far right), with Princess Alexandra, The Honourable Lady Ogilvy, for the proclamation of independence celebrations in Lagos
Balewa at the White House with President Kennedy, 1961
Prime Minister Balewa (2nd from right) talks to President Kennedy on the first live broadcast via the SYNCOM satellite from Lagos.
Grave of Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa
Statue of Tafawa Balewa in Owerri Imo StateAwards
About this person
Country
Nigeria
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1912 to 1966 · aged 54
Politicians from Nigeria 6
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