1963 in Nigeria
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Events in the year 1963 in Nigeria.
Incumbents[edit]
- Monarch: Queen Elizabeth II (until 1 October)
- Governor-General: Nnamdi Azikiwe (until 1 October)
- Prime Minister: Abubakar Tafawa Balewa
- President: Nnamdi Azikiwe (starting 1 October)
Politics[edit]
- October 1, 1963 - Nigeria became a Republic
- October 1, 1963 Nnamdi Azikiwe became the first president of Nigeria
Births[edit]
- January 21 - Hakeem Olajuwon, basketball player[1]
References[edit]
- ^ Hakeem Olajuwon player profile at NBA.com
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