Award
Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q335684 · wikidata
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Abubakar Tafawa Balewa
1912-01-01 – 1966-01-15
Life & Legacy
Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa (December 1912 – 15 January 1966) was the first and only Prime Minister of Nigeria. A dominant figure of Nigerian Independence, he was a conservative Anglophile. His political career spanned almost a quarter of a century.
Occupation & Career
politician, diplomat, writer, official, teacher
Education
University of London; Barewa College
Faith & Community
Islam
Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications
Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire
Legacy Highlights
Honors & Awards
Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire
Church
Islam
Education & Institutions
Barewa College · University of London
Verified Legacy Record
Faith Community
Islam
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q335684 · wikidata
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