BAUCHI Publishing and Printing Company Ltd2026-08-082026-08-081994-04-06https://nigeriareposit.nln.gov.ng/handle/20.500.14186/2897This text is a biography of Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa, the first and only prime minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1957-1966. He led Nigeria to independence from Britain in 1960 and guided the country in its early years as a nation. Known for his calm demeanor, honesty, and commitment to unity, he played a key role in shaping Nigeria’s democracy before his life was cut short during the military coup of January 1966.Biography of Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa, the first prime minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1957-1966.enBook