State and Nation Building in Niger: A Historical Perspective
Explore the concepts of state, nation, and nation-state in the context of Niger's independence and post-independence timeline, including key figures, ethnic groupings, and territorial boundaries. Delve into the complexities of Africa's colonial heritage and administrative systems.
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Independence: State and Nation Building in Niger State, Nation, Nation-State What is a state? What is a nation? What is a nation-state? Africa s Colonial Heritage Territorial boundaries Administrative systems
Lt-Col Yakubu Gowon (Federalist/Pro-Union 2d coup 1966) Maj. General Ironsi (Ibo first coup 1966) Col. Emeka Ojukwu (Ibo secessionist) Nigeria Post-Independence Timeline Abubakar Tafawa Balewa (North) Brig. Murtala Ramat Muhammed (assassinated in 1976) Maj. Gen. Ibrahim Babangida. Maj. Gen.Aguiyi-Ironsi (Ibo, SE) Moshood Abiola Lt-Gen Olusegun Obasanjo Gen. Sani Abacha Lt-Col Yakubu Gowon (North/federalist) Alhaji Shehu Shagari (National Party of Nigeria) General Abubakar Col. Emeka Ojukwu (Ibo secessionist) Major-General Muhammadu Buhari https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=meAmQf31Te8 [14 mn]
2013, 36 states 12 states 21 states 19 states 30 states
