West Africa Magazine 2861, week ending 14th April, 1972
Date
1972-04-14
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Apapa, Lagos state: Times Press Ltd.
Abstract
■ Schools and states in Nigeria: Announcing that the federal government would assist the introduction of free primary education throughout the six northern states ■ Nigeria relaxes- and takes over: Progress in the last financial year had been most encouraging Gen Gowon said in his 1972/73 ■ Books and publications: Nigerian pioneers- The development of universities in Nigeria by Nduka Okafor ■ Commercial news:Cocoa pact talks- Statement of principles agreed ■ Dateline Africa: Ghana Acheampong reassures investors
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The Issue 2861 of West Africa Magazine (week ending 14th April 1972) radiates cautious optimism in post-war Nigeria. Published from London and distributed in Apapa, it covers bold moves like free primary education in the north, economic wins trumpeted by Gen. Gowon, and cultural milestones. Expect book reviews, cocoa diplomacy updates, and Ghanaian reassurances amid regional jitters.
Big news: Nigeria’s federal government launches free primary schools across the six northern states (Schools and states); Gen. Gowon declares the economy’s “most encouraging” progress (Nigeria relaxes…), alongside Nigerianising industries. In Books, Nduka Okafor’s The Development of Universities in Nigeria spotlights forgotten pioneers. Elsewhere: cocoa producers ink “statement of principles”; and Ghana’s Acheampong courts investors (Dateline Africa). A hopeful issue of reforms, growth, and cocoa optimism. West Africa’s future beckons.