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Hello, my brilliant young learner! I hope you are having a fantastic day. Today, we will learn about a great Nigerian hero, Chief Anthony Enahoro. He was a brave man who spoke up for Nigeria’s freedom and helped our country gain independence. Are you ready? Let’s begin!
Chief Anthony Enahoro – The Man Who Fought for Nigeria’s Independence
Have you ever wanted something so badly that you had to speak up for it? That’s what Chief Anthony Enahoro did for Nigeria. A long time ago, Nigeria was ruled by the British, and many Nigerians wanted to be free. But who would be bold enough to ask for it? Anthony Enahoro was that brave man! He was the first person to ask the British government to give Nigeria independence, and that’s why we remember him today.
Anthony Enahoro was born on July 22, 1923, in Uromi, Edo State, Nigeria. He was a very intelligent young boy who loved to read and learn. As he grew older, he became a journalist, writing about the problems Nigeria was facing under British rule.
At just 21 years old, he became the youngest newspaper editor in Nigeria! But he didn’t stop there—he wanted to see Nigeria become an independent country. In 1953, during a meeting in the Nigerian Parliament, he was the first to say, “Nigeria should be free!” He asked that Nigeria should become independent by 1956, but some people did not agree at that time.
Even though his motion for independence was not accepted immediately, he never gave up. His bold action inspired other leaders like Nnamdi Azikiwe, Obafemi Awolowo, and Ahmadu Bello to continue fighting for Nigeria’s freedom. Finally, on October 1, 1960, Nigeria gained its independence!
Chief Enahoro continued to work for Nigeria throughout his life. He helped make important laws, fought for democracy, and became a minister in the government. He passed away on December 15, 2010, but he will always be remembered as the “Father of Nigeria’s Independence.”
Think about this: Imagine if your school was run by people who didn’t let students make any decisions. But then, one student stands up and says, “We should be able to choose our class prefects!” That is exactly what Anthony Enahoro did—he spoke up for Nigeria’s independence and encouraged others to fight for freedom too.
Conclusion
Chief Anthony Enahoro was a courageous and determined leader who helped Nigeria gain independence. His bravery in 1953 made it possible for Nigeria to become a free country in 1960. Because of him, we can proudly say we are Nigerians today.
Evaluation
Let’s see what you remember! Answer these questions:
- Where was Anthony Enahoro born?
- What job did he do before becoming a politician?
- In what year did he first ask for Nigeria’s independence?
- When did Nigeria finally gain independence?
- Why is Anthony Enahoro remembered today?
Great job, my young hero! Remember, your voice is powerful, and just like Anthony Enahoro, you can stand up for what is right. Keep learning, keep believing in yourself, and see you in the next exciting lesson with Afrilearn!
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