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History
Tuesday, 8 October 2024
Civil Rule in Nigeria – Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Abubakar Tafawa Balewa was Nigeria's first and only Prime Minister during the First Republic. The First Republic started on October 1, 1963, when Nigeria became a republic. However, Tafawa Balewa had already been leading Nigeria since independence on October 1, 1960.
His Contributions- Leadership in Independence Political Stability Foreign Relations Economic Development
Major Achievements of His Administration
i. Peaceful Transition to Independence ii. He was a defender of Nigerian unity and integration iii. His government created the Mid–West Region in 1963.