On May 6, 1960, Nigeria conducted one of its last parliamentary elections under British colonial rule. These elections paved the way for the country’s independence later that year on October 1. Figures like Nnamdi Azikiwe and Obafemi Awolowo were instrumental in rallying for self-rule. The event was a milestone not just for Nigeria, but for the broader decolonization movement sweeping Africa, symbolizing hope and the desire for political and economic autonomy across the continent.
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