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To say it simply, Nigeria is a truly unique country! From the Independence of Britain in the 60’s to the fight of oil, the corruption of the government, the people of Nigeria haven’t seen stability in some time. Finally in May of 2010 President Umaru Yar'Adua dies of illness and Vice president Goodluck Jonathon takes charge as acting president. Later in March 2011 Goodluck wins the presidential election and is to this day the acting president of Nigeria. However, when you look at Nigeria you must look past the 36 states that encompass I and look at the country as two half’s. Muslim power in the North and Christian power in the south is what divides the country and makes passing legislature a nightmare. As well with the election coming up the question that’s presented are, “Is it the North’s turn or is it’s the South’s.”

Now before we can figure out which side will win in 2015 we must step back and look at the beginning of the Nigerian Federation in 1963 and the former president Nnamdi Azikiwe. The first president of Nigeria, who rose from power after acting at Nigeria’s 3rd Governors General and first president of Nigeria’s Senate, He was raised in Northern Nigeria to a good family. After high school in Nigeria, he travelled to the United States and graduated college and a master’s program at University of Pennsylvania. After 30 or so years in America, Azikiwe came back to Nigeria and began writing for African Morning Post and then proceeded to create a new newspaper called the West African Post. These were the most influential times for Azikiwe because this was his way of connecting and understanding the people of Nigeria. In 1944 Azikiwe left the media industry and entered into the world of politics. In from there he took on such positions as Security-General in 46, Chief Minister in 52, Governor General in 60, and finally became the first President of Nigeria in 1963. Azikiwe however only enjoyed power for three years until a military coup relieved him and his colloquies of power. This ac tis a preview in my opinion in things to come, “You talk I listen.” This was Zik’s motto and unlike leaders after him, this action fell on dim ears. Zik is also important to remember because while being the first president of Nigeria is important, he is one of the last good leaders of Nigeria for years to come.

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