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</html>";s:4:"text";s:32674:"On October 1, 1960, Nigeria gained its independence from Britain following years of struggle for sovereignty by leaders from various ethnic groups in the country. 1964. The Federation of Nigeria became a sovereign independent state and ninety- ninth member of the United Nations less than two years ago. Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa. For being a highly gifted man, Awolowo was a butt of snide remarks by his political opponents. In 1944, Tafawa Balewa was among the lucky ones choosen to study in the … Today is Independence Day. Worrying Nuances In Sanwo-Olu's Walking Speech. Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa giving a speech on Independence day. Today is Independence Day. Tafawa Balewa had very humble origins. Remembered: October 1, 1960, independence day speech by Tafawa Balewa. Abubakar Tafawa Balewa was born in December 1912 in modern-day Bauchi State, in the Northern Nigeria Protectorate.Balewa's father, Yakubu Dan Zala, was of Gere ethnicity, and his mother Fatima Inna was of Gere and Fulani descent. The first of October 1960 is a date to which for two years, Nigeria has been eagerly looking forward. On October 1, 1960, Prime Minister Tafawa Balewa, while delivering his Independence Day address, described himself, not by the magnificence of the high office he occupied as the prime minister of the most populous black nation in the world, but as a citizen. Tafawa Balewa was a vocal […] Abubakar Tafawa Balewa was a Nigerian politician, deputy leader of the Northern Peoples Congress (NPC), and Nigeria's first Prime Minister from independence in 1960, until his overthrow and assassination in 1966.. Balewa, a teacher by profession, was elected to the House of Assembly of the Northern Region, in 1947, he was one of its . What follows is Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa's speech delivered at Tafawa Balewa Square in Lagos at the Independence Ceremony. Tafawa Balewa had his elementary education at a Koranic school in Bauchi and later proceeded to Barewa College where he bagged his teaching certificate. 6. Notwithstanding that the country has gone through many faulty moves and numbing frustrations, not a few believe that it is necessary to always see a cup as half full and not . A school teacher, politician. Sunday, October 3, 2021 11:00 am. 61 Years Ago: Balewa's Independence Day Speech. GREAT AND HISTORICAL SPEECHES + Documents. At last, our great day has arrived . Prime Minister Tafawa Balewa's address to the nation on Independence day. At last our great day. At last, our great day has arrived, and Nigeria is now indeed an independent sovereign . At last, our great day has arrived, and Nigeria is now indeed an independent sovereign nation. FLAGNEWS earlier reported that President Muhammadu Buhari, during his address to mark the 59th independence day on October 1, 2019, called on Nigerians to join hands with his administration in achieving economic development. Freedom For All by Chief Obafemi Awolowo - April 28, 1951. The Speech Declaring Nigeria's Independence by Nigeria's First Prime Minister Alhaji Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa - October 1, 1960 Today is Independence Day. Public Domain Image. Today is Independence Day. The first of October 1960 is a date to which for two years, Nigeria has been eagerly looking forward. Tafawa Balewa. sovereign nation. The attack on the Evangelical Church Winning All Church 2, residents of Tafawa Balewa said, was carried out by area Islamic extremists alongside members of the Boko Haram sect, with the church building and surrounding houses . Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa was born in December 1922 and was killed on January 15, 1966. Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Tumblr Pinterest Reddit WhatsApp Telegram. been eagerly looking forward. Just then, a waiter came up to fumble with the antennas of the television in search of a better picture. Below is the speech delivered by the Nigerian Prime Minister, Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa, during the celebration of Nigeria's independence on October 1 st 1960 at the Tafawa Balewa Square in Lagos. BY ABUBAKAR TAFAWA BALEWA. Today Is independence day. Balewa‟s foreign policy was weak, May 25 of every year in . Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa (an haife shi a watan Disamba a shekarar alib 1912,ya bar duniya a ranar 15 ga watan Janairu shekara ta 1966),An haifi Abubakar a garin Tafawa Balewa dake jihar Bauchi a Arewa maso Gabashin Najeriya. What follows is the speech by Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa on the occasion of the creation of the Organization of African Unity (OAU) at Addis Abba, Ethiopia, on May 24, 1963. His father worked in the house of the district head of Lere, a district within the Bauchi Emirate.. Education. The Speech Declaring Nigeria's Independence by Nigeria's First Prime Minister Alhaji Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa - October 1, 1960. sovereign nation. 1960 Independence Day speech by Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Nigeria's first prime minister. Words cannot adequately express my joy and pride at being the Nigerian citizen . The first Prime Minister hails from Bauchi State. This is seen in his independence speech: „We are grateful to the British officers whom we have known first as masters and then as leaders and finally as partners but always as friends‟ (Tukur, 1965, 24). Balewa‟s administration believed that the West and Britain were the best friends of Nigeria. The Speech Declaring Nigeria's Independence by Nigeria's First Prime Minister Alhaji Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa - October 1, 1960. . The first Prime Minister was from Bauchi State. Words cannot adequately express my joy . *1960 Independence Day speech by Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Nigeria's first prime minister. At last, our great day has arrived, and Nigeria . On Saturday, October 1, 1960, Nigeria became an independent nation. has arrived, and Nigeria is now indeed an independent. 85-90. The Speech Declaring Nigeria's Independence by Nigeria's First Prime Minister Alhaji Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa - October 1, 1960 Today is Independence Day. WASHINGTON, July 27 -- The Nigerian Prime Minister, Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa, gained the "strong support" of the United States today for more African representation at the United Nations. What follows is Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa's speech delivered at Tafawa Balewa Square in Lagos at the Independence Ceremony. Worrying Nuances In Sanwo-Olu's Walking Speech. Your Imperial Majesty, Mr. President, Your Excellencies, Here's a detailed article about Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa - the first Prime Minister of Nigeria, his speech at the first Nigeria Independence day on October 1 st 1960, how he became the first Leader in Nigeria and more.. Arise o compatriot, Nigeria's call obey, To serve our fathers land with love and strength and faith, The labor of our heroes past, "shall never be in vain", In preparation the British Government named Abubakar Tafawa Balewa the first Prime Minister of the soon to be independent nation in a power sharing agreement among the colony's three major political parties. Picture of Nigerian Premiers courtesy of Baileys African History principles of his particular creed." Organizations." Excerpts of The Speech declaring Nigeria's Independence Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa - October 1, 1960 My parents are natives of Eastern Nigeria, the arsenal of republicanism in Nigeria. He was born on October 1, 1912 in the village of Tafawa Balewa, in modern-day Bauchi State. Let me clarify three issues right from the onset. For 61 years, Nigeria has been marking its independence from Britain. Admin October 1, 2020. Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa. SIR ABUBAKAR TAFAWA BALEWA was Prime Minister of Nigeria from 1957 to 1966. As a teacher, he was once the headmaster of the Bauchi Middle School after being trained at Katsina Teacher Training College and London University Institute of Education respectively.. As a Politician, he was the founder of 'The Bauchi Discussion Circle' a forum who was very interest in . On Saturday, October 1, 1960, Nigeria became an independent nation. The first of October 1960 is a date to which for two years, Nigeria has been eagerly looking forward. He was a "cool figure" who preoccupied himself with integration of Nigeria's over 250 ethnic . October 1, 2020. The first of October 1960 is a date to which for two years every Nigerian has been eagerly looking forward. Selected and Introduced by Sam Eppelle. Dan siyasan Nijeriya ne wanda ya kasance Firay Minista na farko, kuma na ƙarshe a Najeriya. Politics And Religion by Obafemi Awolowo - January 27, 1961. Read the full speech: Today is Independence Day. "Today is Independence Day. The issue of the Zaar chiefdom and the relocation of the headquarters of Tafawa Balewa LGA is a cry that is long overdue. Our great day has finally arrived, and . Just a week after independence, Nigeria has the honour of dressing the UN general assembly in October 1960. Nigeria's President at the United Nations General Assembly, UNGA, in New York. Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa was a Nigerian Politician, a teacher and the first Prime Minister of Nigeria. 1960 Independence Day Speech by Prime Minister Tafawa Balewa TODAY is Independence Day. Picture of Tafawa Balewa courtesy of Corbis 2. Ikeja: Longmans of Nigeria. Jun 21, 2014 - On Saturday, October 1, 1960, Nigeria became an independent nation. His father, Yakubu Dan Zala, was a slave who rose in service of the Madaki of Bauchi and became a district head. Excerpts of The Speech declaring Nigeria's Independence Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa - October 1, 1960 My parents are natives of Eastern Nigeria, the arsenal of republicanism in Nigeria. In this reexamination, it is argued that Nigeria's naïve elitism was solely to blame for the unprecedented foreign meddling which is consequent upon Prime Minister Tafawa Balewa's maiden speech at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). Sir. TODAY is Independence Day. on. In his inaugural speech delivered at the plenary session at the general assembly in New York on 8th October, Prime Minister Tafawa Balewa said " Nigeria will participate actively in the work of the United Nations and uphold the principles upon which the United Nations was founded" . Published. Legit.ng presents the very first 'Independence Day' address presented by Tafawa Balewa, then prime minister of the country, on October 1, 1960. Sept. 23, 2021. GREAT AND HISTORICAL SPEECHES + Documents. We were shown how Tafawa Balewa walked onto the podium to give his speech, the maiden speech. It was indeed quite a lengthy address. Abubakar Tafawa Balewa. He was a school teacher and politician. Browse all articles written by Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa for Foreign Affairs. Today is Independence Day. Nigeria's first Prime Minister Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa's speech at the inauguration of the Organization of African Unity (OAU) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia in 1963. BY ABUBAKAR TAFAWA BALEWA. Early life. At last, our great day has arrived . Today is Independence Day. "The First of October 1960 is a date to which for two years every Nigerian has been eagerly looking forward." conclusion." great deal more than self-government." .". There is a reception from the Chief of Mission of African nations. At last, our great day has arrived, and Nigeria is now indeed an independent sovereign nation. "Today is Independence Day. At last, our great day has arrived, and Nigeria is now indeed an independent . Early life. By so doing, he identified with the Nigerian people he had been elected to serve. The Audiovisual Library's mission is to provide access to and preserve the audiovisual archives from over 70 years of the history of the Organization. This has been a great day for Nigeria, and, as the first Prime Minister of the Federation of Nigeria, I am proud to speak to my fellow-countrymen tonight. Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa, (born 1912, Bauchi, Northern Nigeria—died January 1966, near Ifo, Nigeria), Nigerian politician, deputy leader of the Northern Peoples Congress (NPC), and the first federal prime minister (1957-66). Congress rises in standing ovation at the conclusion of Tafawa Balewa's speech. Our entrance into the arena of international politics marked an epoch in our history, made even more memorable by the good will and affection with which we were received from all sides. 4 min read Sub-titles by Scribbles from the Den. Politics And Religion by Obafemi Awolowo - January 27, 1961. (Tafawa Balewa's speech at the UN, Oct., 8, 1960). The first of October 1960 is a date to which for two years every Nigerian has been eagerly looking forward. In 1960, Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa, the first Prime Minister and Sir Adetokunbo Ademola, the Chief Justice of the federation then, were vicious in their remarks against the leader of the opposition, Chief Obafemi Awolowo. TODAY is Independence Day. Abduljhalil, a medical doctor, who holds a PhD in Nuclear chemistry and spent 49 of . Photo: Muhammadu Buhari/Facebook Ever since Nigerian first and only Prime Minister, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa, delivered a speech to mark Nigeria's independence on Oct. 1, 1960, the day has presented an annual opportunity for the country's leaders . Balewa‟s administration believed that the West and Britain were the best friends of Nigeria. In the following … Read More(1957) Abubakar Tafawa Balewa, "First Speech as Prime Minister" Tafawa Balewa's "Giant of Africa" UN Speech. Balewa began his education at a Koranic . May 25 of every year in . Bauchi govt unveils plans to renovate Tafawa Balewa's mausoleum. September 30, 2021. He was of the opinion that African nations are capable of playing their required roles in the comity of nations only when the He was a "cool figure" who preoccupied himself with integration of Nigeria's over 250 ethnic groups as before and during his tenure. The first of October 1960 is a date that every Nigerian has been looking forward to for two years. At last, our great day has arrived, and Nigeria is now indeed an independent . In the following radio address broadcasted to the Nigeria in September 1957, Balewa accepts his new appointment and outlines the political future of the soon-to-be independent nation. Read Nigeria's Inaugural UN Speech By Prime Minister Sir Abubakir Tafawa Balewa by Teacher1776 ( m ): 3:32pm On Sep 20, 2017. Everyone hailed the appearance of Africa's largest state. Tafawa Balewa Square has many distinct features and welcomes visitors with an imposing entrance gate with four giant white horses and seven red eagles suspended above the gateway. . On Saturday, October 1, 1960, Nigeria became an independent nation. Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa was born in December 1922 and was killed on January 15, 1966. has arrived, and Nigeria is now indeed an independent. principles of his particular creed." Organizations." Abubakar Tafawa Balewa's Speech On The Idea Of An African Union - 1959 (AUDIO) Prime Minister Balewa Independence Day Address - October 01, 1960. A commoner by birth, an unusual origin for a political leader in the NPC, Balewa was both a defender of northern special interests and an advocate of reform and . Nigeria at 60: Tafawa Balewa's 1960 Independence Day speech. Words cannot adequately express my joy and pride at being the . The First of October 1960. is a date to which for two years every Nigerian has. Nigeria@60: What Tafawa Balewa said in his independence speech Nigeria became a sovereign nation on October 1, 1960. by Adejumo Kabir. . December 4, 2021 1 . 1. The First of October 1960 is a date to which for two years every Nigerian has been eagerly looking forward. Hausa films Hausa trailer Hausa comedy Hausa songs Hausa movies Hausa music labaran hausa Damben Gargajiya Hausa culture hausa News Hausa History Kindly . Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa. The Audiovisual Library makes the audio, film and video collections widely accessible to UN Offices, UN Family Organizations, professional media organizations, broadcasters, independent producers, governments, institutions and non-governmental . Abubakar Tafawa Balewa was born in 1912 to Yakubu Dan Zala and Fatima Inna in Bauchi, Nigeria. The first of October 1960 is a date to which for two years every Nigerian has been eagerly looking forward. (Reuters/Afolabi Sotunde) Early morning attacks in Tafawa Balewa, Bauchi state on Sunday, Jan. 22, left at least seven Christians dead and a church building destroyed.. This folder contains a briefing book compiled in preparation for Nigerian Prime Minister Abubakar Tafawa Balewa's visit to the United States, which includes an itinerary, a description of administrative arrangements, suggested public statements, biographical information on Prime Minister Balewa, and talking papers on disarmament, international politics, increased African representation to the . Nigeria's first Prime Minister Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa's speech at the inauguration of the Organization of African Unity (OAU) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia in 1963. This came on the heels of the Congo crisis. To the leaders . Prime Minister Tafawa Balewa's address to the nation on Independence day. The issue of the Zaar chiefdom and the relocation of the headquarters of Tafawa Balewa LGA is a cry that is long overdue. - The first Independence Day speech by Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa, Prime Minister, 1960 Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everyday Advertise on NigerianEye.com to reach thousands of our daily users The first of October 1960 is a date to which for two years every Nigerian has been eagerly looking forward. 2 months ago. The Bauchi State government on Friday revealed plans to rehabilitate the tomb of Nigeria's first and only Prime Minister, Sir . Balewa began his education at a Koranic . Abubakar Tafawa Balewa was born in December 1912 in modern-day Bauchi State, in the Northern Nigeria Protectorate.Balewa's father, Yakubu Dan Zala, was of Gere ethnicity, and his mother Fatima Inna was of Gere and Fulani descent. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features Press Copyright Contact us Creators . "just leave it that way" a man from the crowd called out. Today is Independence Day. Today is Independence Day. He frowned at the West and East bloc nations using Africa as a battlefield for ideological wars. His father worked in the house of the district head of Lere, a district within the Bauchi Emirate.. Education. By. This is seen in his independence speech: „We are grateful to the British officers whom we have known first as masters and then as leaders and finally as partners but always as friends‟ (Tukur, 1965, 24). The first of October 1960 is a date to which for two years every Nigerian has been eagerly looking forward. Public Domain Image. At last, our great day has arrived, and Nigeria is now indeed an independent sovereign nation. Full Text of Speech Delivered by Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa, at Nigeria's Independence Ceremony, October 1st, 1960. Tafawa Balewa Speech on 1st of October 1960. Abubakar Tafawa Balewa's Speech On The Idea Of An African Union - 1959 (AUDIO) Prime Minister Balewa Independence Day Address - October 01, 1960. Dr. Abduljhalil Tafawa-Balewa is a son of First Republic Prime Minister of Nigeria, Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa. Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa, a vocal leader and trained teacher who was killed in a coup about 55 years ago has been scheduled for posthumous Africa Highest Honor award to be received by His . P rime Minister Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa led the Nigerian delegation to the fifteenth Regular session of the United Nations General Assembly during which he made this, the country's maiden speech to the World body on 7 October 1960, the day Nigeria was admitted as the 99th member of the Organization.. Last Saturday the country which I have the honor to represent, the Federation of Nigeria . Flashback: Tafawa Belewa's Speech on October 1st 1960. The First of October 1960. is a date to which for two years every Nigerian has. Exactly 60 years ago, the first prime minister of Nigeria, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa, made a very inciteful and well-worded speech to commemorate Nigeria's independence as a nation that at the time just broke loose from the . Nigeria speaks: Speeches made between 1957 and 1964. Today is Independence Day. Balewa‟s foreign policy was weak, The first of October 1960 is a date to which for two years every Nigerian has been eagerly looking forward. Oyedeji Ahmed 30 September 2021. Share; Tweet *Today is Independence Day. "The First of October 1960 is a date to which for two years every Nigerian has been eagerly looking forward." conclusion." great deal more than self-government." .". What follows is Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa's speech delivered at Tafawa Balewa Square in Lagos at the Independence Ceremony. The first of October 1960 is a date to which for two years, Nigeria has been eagerly looking forward. Thursday, October 01, 2020 at 12:59 PM by Onyirioha Nnamdi. Remembering Ambassador Leslie Harriman: All is not well at Tafawa Balewa house. Balewa, Abubakar Tafawa. At last our great day has arrived, and Nigeria is now indeed an independent sovereign nation. Then, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa became the first post-independence leader as the Prime Minister who came into being under the banner of Northern People's Congress in alliance with the National Council… Nigeria First Independence Day Speech, 1960 By Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa. There is a visit to the Islamic Centre in Washington, revealing intricately realized ornate architecture with a touch of the Ottoman. December 4, 2021 1 . By 1957 Nigeria was clearly on the path toward independence. It was taking too long and rumbles from the crowd began. pp. been eagerly looking forward. 44 5 minutes read. The first of October 1960 is a date to which for two years every Nigerian has been eagerly looking forward. At last our great day. Balewa, Nigeria's first prime minister, delivered this speech on October 1, 1960. Tafawa Balewa: Remembering the right honourable gentleman. Today is Independence Day. Soon after, Nigeria was inducted into global politics where . . The name of his birthplace was appended to Abubakar's name (Abubakar Tafawa Balewa). admin. What follows is Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa's speech delivered at Tafawa Balewa Square in Lagos at the Independence Ceremony. Please patiently read through and between the lines. The first of October 1960 is a date to which for two years every Nigerian has been eagerly looking forward. The first of October 1960 is a date to which for two years every Nigerian has been eagerly looking forward. Abubakar Tafawa Balewa, 1962. 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