Observation

This question attracted lots of candidates and the performance of most candidates who answered it was good as they understood what was required of the question. It shows they were taught well. Below are the points expected to have been given by the candidates.

CONTRIBUTIONS OF DR. NNAMDI AZIKIWE TO THE GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF NATIONALISM IN NIGERIA

1. Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe established nationalist newspapers such as the West African Pilot to promote nationalist activities.
2. His nationalist activities influenced workers to agitate for better conditions of service in colonial Nigeria.
3. His nationalist activities led to constitutional reforms during colonial rule in Nigeria.
4. He attended and actively participated in major constitutional conferences that led to Nigeria’s independence.
5. He was a co-founder and the Secretary-General of the National Council of Nigeria and the Cameroons (NCNC).
6. The Zikist movement associated with his political activities promoted nationalism in Nigeria.
7. He was the first Premier of the Eastern region under the British colonial rule.