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Meet Nigeria’s Nationalist, Obafemi Awolowo

Rufus Okoro Chief Obafemi Awolowo (1909 – 1987) was a Nigerian nationalist, lawyer, statesman, and one of the country’s most influential political leaders. Born Obafemi Jeremiah Oyeniyi Awolowo on March 6, 1909, in Ikenné, present-day Ogun State, Nigeria. He studied law at the University of London and qualified as a barrister. Awolowo founded the Action Group (AG) political party in 1951. He served as the Premier of the Western Region from 1954 to 1960, later emerged the Leader of the Opposition in Nigeria’s federal parliament. ALSO READ >>> Meet Nigeria’s First President, Nnamdi Azikiwe He served as the Vice-Chairman of the Federal Executive Council and Minister of Finance, during the Nigerian Civil War, 1967–1971. Awolowo introduced free primary education and free healthcare for children in the Western Region, which became a model in Nigeria. He advocated federalism as the best system for Nigeria’s diverse ethnic groups. He was widely know...

Black in the Midst (Poem)

BLACK IN THE MIDST

Blacks loaded
With blackmails,
Do you still need
A blackout?

A tremendous colour
Without a blemish
But with
Tremendous blemishes
On it
Socio-political platform.

Blessed colour
But yet
To be blessed.

Blameworthy but
Meant to
Be blameless.

Though, loaded
With many
Artistic endowments.
What a superb artistry!

Yes, we're aware that
The artistic power of
The entire atmosphere
Lies in your hands.

What a friendly atmosphere!
An atmosphere of
Cautious optimism.
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  FDN NWAOZOR