What you probably didn’t know about Nigeria’s Independence

As Nigeria celebrates 62 years of independence, here are some historical facts regarding independence that you probably didn’t know about

The name Nigeria was coined by wife of Lord Federick Lugard, Lady Flora Shaw. A country with over 200 million people, 371 tribes and over 500 languages originated as a result of the amalgamation of Northern and Southern protectorates by British Colonial Masters in 1914.

Nigeria gained her independence in 1960 From British Colonial Masters which informed the parliamentary system of government immediately adopted. The first Prime Minister was Sir Tafawa Balewa who served as the Head of Government from 1960 to 1966.

Anthony Enahoro was credited to have moved a motion for Independence In 1953 which was granted in 1960 after several political setbacks.

The pound was the currency of Nigeria between 1907 and 1973. Until 1958, Nigeria used the British West African pound, after which it issued its currency. The pound was subdivided into 20 shillings, each of 12 pence. This implies that as of October 1960, Pound was still the currency used in Nigeria.