The work of Nigerian freedom fighters did not begin or end with gaining independence in 1960. It was not easy gaining our freedom from Britain’s colonial rule but Nigeria had many brave people who took a stand and fought for our rights.
If you think you know Nigerian colonial history, identify at least 7/10 of the freedom fighters in this quiz to prove it.
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1 This political leader was the first President of Nigeria
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Ladoke Akintola
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Nnamdi Azikiwe
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Obafemi Awolowo
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Jaja of Opobo
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2 This Nigerian nationalist's picture was on the old 1 Naira note
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M.K.O. Abiola
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Samuel Ajayi Crowther
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Sir Herbert Macaulay
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Ibrahim Babangida
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3 This statesman was the first and only Premier of Northern Nigeria
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Oba Elegushi
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King in the North
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Ahmadu Bello
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Chief Sanusi
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4 This political leader was the first and only Prime Minister of Nigeria
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Abubakar Tafawa Balewa
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Shehu Shagari
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Usman Dan Fodio
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Ahmadu Bello
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5 This statesman made his case for a need of a federal government in Independent Nigeria in a notable work titled "Path to Nigerian Freedom"
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Chief Otedola
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Moshood Abiola
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Eda Onileola
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Obafemi Awolowo
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6 This Nigerian nationalist was the first to move for Nigeria’s Independence in a motion titled “Let My People Go"
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Murtala Mohammed
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Chief Pete Sam
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Anthony Eromosele Enahoro
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Ken Saro-Wiwa
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7 This feminist activist dropped her English names and made a point of speaking Yoruba even with colonial authorities
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Ladi Dosei Kwali
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Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti
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Florence Nwanzuruahu Nkiru Nwapa
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Kofo Ademola
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8 This feminist politician was known for her uncompromising, no-nonsense language in political speeches
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Margaret Ekpo
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Elizabeth Abimbola Awoliyi
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General Aderonke Kale
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Adetowun Ogunsheye
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9 This radical socialist was described as the Mahatma Gandhi of Nigeria
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Wole Soyinka
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Aminu Kano
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Gani Fawehinmi
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Chinua Achebe
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10 This political leader was responsible for the completion of the University of Ife (Obafemi Awolowo Univeristy)
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Eda Onileola
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Afonja
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Samuel Ladoke Akintola
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Lere Paimo
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Can You Identify 7/10 of these Nigerian Freedom Fighters?
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These brave men and women fought for your freedom to not read book apparently
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Good attempt but you can feel free to read some more history
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Fantastic! Your freedom was not earned in vain
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107 Comments
8/10
Waw
This is good I love it
It was hard figuring out who was on 1 naira note.
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Scored 7/10 chaii
Chia e no easy at all
Fantastic
Nice try adewale
Nice one