A year of Independence. Dr Zik: Twelve-month ago the birth of an independent Nigeria was hailed with pomp, hope and ceremony. Forty-five million people rejoiced at the prospect of land free of want. But have the hopes for the first year been realised? Has the country exploited its tremendous potential to the full? Nelson Ottah answers these questions, and lists the achievements that have made the last year such a memorable one.
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Title: Drum Magazine social history photographs, Nigeria edition 357 Description: A year of Independence. Dr Zik: Twelve-month ago the birth of an independent Nigeria was hailed with pomp, hope and ceremony. Forty-five million people rejoiced at the prospect of land free of want. But have the hopes for the first year been realised? Has the country exploited its tremendous potential to the full? Nelson Ottah answers these questions, and lists the achievements that have made the last year such a memorable one. Country: Nigeria Date Created: 11-1961 Creator: Drum Social Histories Credit Notice: Drum Magazine photographer / Drum Social Histories / Bailey's African History Archive / african.pictures Keywords: