Top 7 Nnamdi Azikiwe Quotes

first President of Nigeria (1904-1996)

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Benjamin Nnamdi Azikiwe (November 16, 1904 – May 11, 1996) was the President of Nigeria from 1963 to 1966. He was the first person to assume the office of the Nigerian Presidency.

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Alternative Names: Benjamin Nnamdi Azikiwe • Ben Azikiwe • Nnamdi Benjamin Azikiwe

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Freedom is a state of mind.
Power is a function of the will.
Free minds radiate power.

"Originality is the essence of true scholarship. Creativity is the soul of the true scholar".

There is plenty of room at the top because very few people care to travel beyond the average route. And so most of us seem satisfied to remain within the confines of mediocrity.

No matter how old an individual may be, no matter if he is young or old, if he thinks in accordance with the times he is immortal.

The realization of New Africa can only be possible by the African cultivating spiritual balance, which leads to the practicalization of social regeneration, to realizing economic determination, becoming mentally emancipated, and ushering in a political resurgence.

My stiffest earthly assignment is ended and my major life's work is done. My country is now free and I have been honoured to be its first indigenous head of state. What more could one desire in life?

Originality is the essence of true scholarship. Creativity is the soul of the true scholar.