Nnamdi Azikiwe quotes

Nnamdi Azikiwe was a Nigerian statesman and the first President of Nigeria. Known as a leading figure in Nigeria’s struggle for independence, he played a crucial role in shaping the nation's modern identity. He is remembered as a founding father and symbol of Nigerian unity. Here are 8 of his quotes:

Originality is the essence of true scholarship. Creativity is the soul of the true scholar. (Nnamdi Azikiwe)
There is plenty of room at the top because very few people care to travel beyond the average route. And so most of us seem satisfied to remain within the confines of mediocrity. View quote
Nnamdi Azikiwe
No matter how old an individual may be, no matter if he is young or old, if he thinks in accordance with the times he is immortal. View quote
Nnamdi Azikiwe
The realization of New Africa can only be possible by the African cultivating spiritual balance, which leads to the practicalization of social regeneration, to realizing economic determination, becoming mentally emancipated, and ushering in a political resurgence. View quote
Nnamdi Azikiwe
It is better we disintegrate in peace and not in pieces. View quote
Nnamdi Azikiwe
Israel has created a new image of the Jew in the world - the image of a working and an intellectual people, of a people that can fight with heroism. View quote
Nnamdi Azikiwe
My stiffest earthly assignment is ended and my major life's work is done. View quote
Nnamdi Azikiwe
My stiffest earthly assignment is ended and my major life's work is done. My country is now free and I have been honoured to be its first indigenous head of state. What more could one desire in life? View quote
Nnamdi Azikiwe

Nnamdi Azikiwe

Nnamdi Azikiwe - Image
Photo: Kambai Akau, CC BY-SA 4.0
Occupation: Nigerian President
Born: November 16, 1904
Died: May 11, 1996
Quotes count: 8
Wikipedia: Nnamdi Azikiwe

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