Commentary: Nigeria's Historical Obligation to Develop Africa

A commentary discusses Nigeria's historical mission to develop the African continent, referencing Prime Minister Abubakar Tafawa-Balewa's 1960 speech at the United Nations shortly after Nigeria's independence.

25 May, 01:54 — 25 May, 01:54

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Africa Day 2026: Nigeria has obligations to Africans, by Owei Lakemfa

Six days after the October 1, 1960 independence of Nigeria, Africa’s most populous country, Prime Minister Abubakar Tafawa-Balewa stood before the United Nations, UN. The historical mission of Nigeria he said, is to develop Africa, the continent which gave birth to humanity and modern civilization. The date was October 7, 1960 in the hallowed chambers of the […] The post Africa Day 2026: Nigeria has obligations to Africans, by Owei Lakemfa appeared first on Vanguard News.

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