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NIGERIA 🇳🇬 64TH INDEPENDENCE DAY CONTEST FINAL ENTRY CHIEF ANTHONY ENAHORO Anthony Enahoro (1923-2010) was a Nigerian politician, journalist, and activist who played a pivotal role in Nigeria's independence movement. Here are some key facts about him: Hardships and Challenges: 1. Multiple imprisonments (1953-1960) 2. Detained without trial for 15 months 3. Faced threats, harassment, and intimidation 4. Colonial authorities seized his newspaper, Southern Nigerian Defender 5. Endured financial struggles, losing his business and home Fight for Independence: 1. Moved the motion for Nigerian independence in 1953 2. Co-founded National Council of Nigeria and Cameroon (NCNC) 3. Advocated for Nigerian unity and self-governance 4. Collaborated with other nationalists, like Nnamdi Azikiwe and Obafemi Awolowo 5. Negotiated with British authorities for Nigeria's freedom Personal Sacrifices: 1. Lost his wife due to health complications during his imprisonment 2. Separated from his children for extended …
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Legacy: 1. Instrumental in achieving Nigerian independence in 1960 2. Inspired generations of Nigerian leaders and activists 3. Honored with Nigeria's highest national award, Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON) Anthony Enahoro's courage, resilience, and perseverance in the face of adversity paved the way for Nigeria's freedom.
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