In this chapter, the author reflects on events that led to the. The first national elections in independent nigeria, held on 30 december 1964, were contested by two political alliances. The history no one can begin to tell it better than the late sardauna of sokoto, onetime premier of northern nigeria, sir ahmadu bello himself. Bello and abubakar tafawa balewa were major figures in northern nigeria preindependence politics and both men played major roles in. Bello was the sardauna of sokoto and is considered one of the founding fathers of modern nigeria. Pdf the united nations plebiscites in the northern. He is considered to be a founding father of the modern nigerian. He was a teacher, farmer, administrator, politician. Pdf the issue of good leadership could be a means to serve the. A corresponding nigerian autobiography, my life by sir ahmadu bello, the sardauna traditional leader of sokoto and first premier of the northern region after independence, also. Alhaji ahmadu bello, the sardauna of sokoto, the grandson of usman dan fodio and premier of the northern region is an occasion that marks yet another crossroads in the history of northern nigeria and indeed nigeria and africa in general.
Assassination of sir ahmadu bello, the sardauna of sokoto, january 1966 ina sardauna. Todays occasion marks yet another crossroads in the history of northern nigeria and indeed nigeria and africa in general. Sir ahmadu bello, kbe, gcon, was born at rabah, sokoto state, in 1910, into the sokoto royal family. It is mostly submerged within the broader context of the countrys history. Ahmadu bello, the sardauna of sokoto who was the npc leader, confirmed that the north was not ready for self government and amended the motion to that the house accept as a primary political objective the attainment of selfgovernment for nigeria as soon as practicable. Ahmadu bello project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks.
The great great grandson of the famous northern revolutionary usuman dan fodio, ahmadu bello was born in 1910 and lived during a time when northern nigeria was greatly lacking in educated politically savvy leaders. I got a job teaching in the history department of ahmadu bello university in zaria, northern nigeria, in the early 1970s. Jun 18, 20 alhaji sir ahmadu bello, from his aristocratic childhood, acquisition of western education, rise to popularity and power, and untimely death, straddled the political landscape of northern nigeria like a collossus. This is the biography of sir ahmadu bello kbe june 12, 1910 january 15, 1966, late sardauna of sokoto and former premier of the old northern region. It is undoubtedly a sad moment yet a momentous occasion, one that calls for prayers, reflection, understanding and. The autobiography of alhaji sir ahmadu bello, sardauna of sokoto. He was a teacher, farmer, administrator, politician, statesman and religious leader. Even today his enduring political legacies still make him a relevant figure in nigerian political consciousness. The british governments responsibility for northern nigeria.
Sir alhaji ahmadu bello, the sardauna arewa center for regional. Alhaji sir ahmadu bello, from his aristocratic childhood, acquisition of western education, rise to popularity and power, and untimely death, straddled the political landscape of northern nigeria like a collossus. Ahmadu bello biography, birth date, birth place and pictures. A special speech by the premier, alhaji sir ahmadu bello, sardauna of sokoto, to all institutions of learning in northern nigeria delivered on 16th september, 1963 at government college, zaria. Stanford libraries official online search tool for books, media, journals, databases, government documents and more. Bello, sir ahmadu article about bello, sir ahmadu by the. My father was a son of abubakar, known as atiku na raba who was the seventh sultan of sokoto. Alhaji sir ahmadu bello, the premier of the northern region of nigeria, was. The fight for voting rights for women in nigeria is a piece of history that does not get the attention it deserves. My life, by sir ahmadu bello, the sardauna of sokoto. Part of the african histories and modernities book series aham. The moving wall represents the time period between the last issue available in jstor and the most recently published issue of a journal. A special speech by the premier, alhaji sir ahmadu bello, sardauna of sokoto, to all institutions of learning in northern nigeria delivered. Access to society journal content varies across our titles.
Sir ahmadu bello kbe june 12, 1910 january 15, 1966 was a nigerian politician, and was the first premier of the northern nigeria region from 19541966. Cambridge university press 9780521092685 my life alhaji. Peter temu college of social studies, kikuyu, kenya my life. Bello, the sardauna of sokoto and premier of northern nigeria that their deportatio n was hal ted because there were no bases for such actions since the history of all human has been o f migration.
For example, the words of sir ahmadu bello, sardauna of sokoto clarifies this when he states the new nation called nigeria should be an estate of our great grandfather, othman dan fodio. If you have access to a journal via a society or association membership, please browse to your society journal, select an article to view, and follow the instructions in this box. A special speech by the premier, alhaji sir ahmadu bello. Sir ahmadu bello, sardauna of sokoto, late premier of. Read more inspire your inbox sign up for daily fun facts about this day in history, updates, and special offers. The name of the university gives a clue to why research for this book was fascinating and worth doing. What is now required is a followup to this introduction which, while continuing to treat the subject against an african background, will do so at a much more advanced level. Whats the implication of sir ahmadu bellos october 12, 1960. Sir ahmadu bello was a nigerian politician who was the first and only premier of the northern nigeria region. Ademulegun at home, only to meet the sardauna of sokoto, sir ahmadu bello, seated casually on the carpet. He is considered to be a founding father of the modern nigerian nation state, which was formed october 1, 1 960. He combined traditional leadership qualities with a deep knowledge of western governance. The largest university in west africa and the second largest in africa is named after him while his picture is graciously perched on one of nigerias highest currencies the n200 note first issued on the 1st of november, 2000 see pictures.
We must use the minorities in the north as willing tools and the south as a. To celebrate the life of sardauna and study his legacies and assess the impact of ahmadu bello it is necessary to look at his life in seven major areas of nigerian political development. The powerful yoruba politician was one of an early victim of the january 1966 military coup in nigeria that took the life of sardauna of sokoto and premier of northern nigeria, sir ahmadu bello and premier of federal and independent nigeria sir abubakar tafawa balewa. He was the sardauna of sokoto and one of the prominent leaders in northern nigeria alongside abubakar tafawa balewa, both of whom were prominent in negotiations about the regions place in an independent nigeria. Alhaji sir ahmadu bello was a nigerian political leader who served as the spokesman for northern nigeria during the countrys struggle to gain independence from the british colonial government. Alhaji sir ahmadu bello, the premier of the northern region of nigeria, was thought by. Apr 07, 2020 the fight for voting rights for women in nigeria is a piece of history that does not get the attention it deserves. Oct 22, 2009 sir ahmadu bello, kbe, gcon, was born at rabah, sokoto state, in 1910, into the sokoto royal family. The descendant of the great reformer, shehu usuman dan fodio, the sardauna grew up in the atmosphere of the muslim and aristocratic tradition of the fulani conquerors of northern nigeria. International journal of history and philosophical research.
It is this man whose physical and total orientation that an artist found so definite, strong and remarkable, that he compared him to the tree, gamji. Ahmadu bello and the challenges of nationbuilding in nigeria. The mistake of 1914 has come to light and i should like to go no further. During the colonial era, there were several women, who took up the fight and kept the matter on the public agenda. Politician deceased january 14, 1966 introduction alhaji sir ahmadu bello was a nigerian politician, and was the first premier of the northern nigeria region from 19541966. He held the highly revered title of aare ona kakanfo xiii of yorubaland.
Sir ahmadu bello was descended from the founder and first sultan of the famous nineteenth century sokoto caliphate. Alukodismissed the premier of the defunct northern region, sir ahmadu bello, as an ethnic jingoist who lived and died for the cause of northern nigeria. Ahmadu bello, sardauna of sokoto national library of australia. Cambridge university press 9780521092685 my life alhaji sir ahmadu bello excerpt more information. The great man,has gone rest in peace sir ahmadu bello,may allahs mercy be upon u maryam october 3, 2012 at 00. All major political crisis in nigeria till date causes. During the colonial era, there were several women, who took up. Beginning as an itinerant muslim missionary in northern nigeria, he gained a large following for his syncretic visions, establishing a. Alhaji sir ahmadu bello kbe june 12, 1910 january 15, 1966 was a nigerian politician who was the first and only premier of the northern nigeria region. My life by ahmadu bello, 1962 online research library. Late sir ahmadu bello, the sardauna of sokoto also gamji dan kwarai may allah grant him eternal peace was a politician of distinction, unaffected by selfish interest, dedicated to service and committed to unity and the brotherhood of the human person late wada nas.
To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. Nzeogwu shouted, pointing his gun at him but the man kept shaking his head asserting no knowledge of sardaunas location. Alhaji sir ahmadu bello june 12, 1910 january 15, 1966 was a nigerian politician, and was the first premier ofthe northern nigeria region from 19541966. Paden hudahuda zaria, nigeria wikipedia citation please see wikipedias template documentation for further citation fields that may be required. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Major nzeogwu speaks about the night he killed the sardauna.
Idris, who was personal secretary to the late ahmadu bello, recalled how kaduna nzeogwu, a major at the time, killed the premier of the defunct northern region in the illfated january 15, 1966 coup. A fulani and descendent of usuman dan fodio usuman dan fodio 17541817. My life by sir ahmadu bello, the sardauna of sokoto, is a thoughtful political memoir by a major nigerian leader in his time. Even 47 years after his death at the age of 55, sir ahmadu bello is still venerated by millions of nigerians. Pdf northern nigerias settlement of 1960 and why it still. Sardauna warlord of sokoto, an honorary title, and promoted him to the sokoto native. Alhaji sir ahmadu bello, the premier of the northern region of nigeria, was thought by many to be the most powerful figure in nigeria. Echoing this sentiment, alhaji mohammed mahadi shehu on 30th march, 2020 in the sun newspaper was quoted as saying, when the. Sir ahmadu bello october 12, 1960 i dont know when nigerians will read meaning into the above statement and realize that ywe are all enslaved and stop bashing igbosbiafrans for demanding to be freed. Bello and alhaji sir abubakar tafawa balewa were major figures in northern nigeria preindependence politics and both men played major roles in negotiations about the regions place in an. Sir ahmadu bellos personal style in winning people over also applied to his. He was the great grandson of uthman dan fodio, the founder of sokoto caliphate.
Sir alhaji ahmadu bello, the sardauna of sokoto, is the grandson of usman dan fodio and premier of the northern region of nigeria. In nigeria, and even in the western nations, whenever the name sardauna is mentioned, what strikes the mind of the hearers is the late premier of northern nigeria, sir ahmadu bello, the sardauna. Quote my life by ahmadu bello, sardauna of sokoto, cambridge university press, 1962. In rare instances, a publisher has elected to have a zero moving wall, so their current issues are available. Selected speeches of ahmadu bello, sardauna of sokoto. And it is the mans outstanding record that has served as an impetus or a basis for forming a whole club in his memory. Immediately download the ahmadu bello, alhaji sir summary, chapterbychapter analysis, book notes, essays, quotes, character descriptions, lesson plans, and more everything you need for studying or teaching ahmadu bello, alhaji sir. Magazine, 28 october 1961, reprinted in nchi and mohammed, alhaji sir ahmadu bello, 19399. The nigerian political leader alhaji sir ahmadu bello 19091966 was the leading northern spokesman during nigerias drive to gain independence from the british ahmadu bello was born in rabah, north west state, a descendant of uthman don fodio, the renowned 19thcentury moslem leader of northern nigeria. My life by alhaji sir ahmadu bello, sardauna of sokoto. The sessional or white paper in question is reprinted as part iv of this chapter. The npcs leader sir ahmadu bello could have become prime minister but chose to instead become leader of the northern region, and handed over the prime ministers chair to his deputy tafewa balewa. My life by sir ahmadu bello, the sardauna of sokoto, is a thoughtful political memoir. The assassination in kaduna of sir ahmadu bello, sardauna sultan of sokoto and northern premier, in an igbo ibo military coup in january 1966 led to the nigerian civil war 196770.
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