Nnamdi Azikiwe Quotes

Nigeria, Statesman
November 16, 1904 – May, 11, 1996.

Nnamdi Azikiwe, PC, usually referred to as "Zik", was a Nigerian statesman who was Governor General of Nigeria from 1960 to 1963 and the first President of Nigeria from 1963 to 1966 (when Nigeria became a republic). Considered a driving force behind the nation's independence, he came to be known as the "father of Nigerian Nationalism".

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Nnamdi Azikiwe
- Peace
- Pieces
- Integrate
There is plenty of room at the top because very few people care to travel beyond the average route. And so most of us seem satisfied to remain within the confines of mediocrity.

Nnamdi Azikiwe

No matter how old an individual may be, no matter if he is young or old, if he thinks in accordance with the times he is immortal.

Nnamdi Azikiwe
- Individual
- Times
- Thinks
My stiffest earthly assignment is ended and my major life's work is done. My country is now free and I have been honoured to be its first indigenous head of state. What more could one desire in life?

Nnamdi Azikiwe
- Country
- Free
- Assignment
The realization of New Africa can only be possible by the African cultivating spiritual balance, which leads to the practicalization of social regeneration, to realizing economic determination, becoming mentally emancipated, and ushering in a political resurgence.

Nnamdi Azikiwe
Originality is the essence of true scholarship. Creativity is the soul of the true scholar.

Nnamdi Azikiwe