Federation of Nigeria | ||||
Federation Commonwealth realm | ||||
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Motto Unity and Faith, Peace and Progress | ||||
Anthem Arise, O Compatriots God Save The Queen | ||||
Capital | Abuja | |||
Government | Constitutional monarchy | |||
Queen of Nigeria | ||||
- 1960-1963 | Elizabeth II | |||
Governor-General | ||||
- 1960 | Sir James Wilson Robertson | |||
- 1960-1963 | Nnamdi Azikiwe | |||
Prime Minister | ||||
- 1960-1963 | Abubakar Tafawa Balewa | |||
Legislature | Parliament | |||
History | ||||
- October 6, 1960 | Independence | |||
- October 1, 1963 | Republic | |||
Currency | Nigerian Pound | |||
Nigeria | ||||
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The Federation of Nigeria (1960-1963) was a constitutional monarchy in Western Africa. It was also one of the Commonwealth realms.
Queen of Nigeria
- Elizabeth II (₩) (October 6, 1960 - October 1, 1963)
Governor-General
- Sir James Wilson Robertson (₩) (October 6, 1960 - November 16, 1960)
- Nnamdi Azikiwe (₩) (November 16, 1960 - October 1, 1963)
Prime Minister
- Abubakar Tafawa Balewa (₩) (October 6, 1960 - October 1, 1963)
Nation
Nigerian Polities
Protectorate of Northern Nigeria
Protectorate of Southern Nigeria
Colony and Protectorate of Nigeria
British Empire: Federation of Nigeria (1954-1960)
Federal Republic of Nigeria (From 1963)
Republic of Biafra
Neighbouring Nations
References
- Country Studies: Nigeria (Library of Congress)
- World Statesmen.org
- Wikipedia