Zik's University; How he came to choose Nsukka. The confrontation, protected from everybody, Dr Azikiwe's famous cottage at Nsukka can be seen but not approached. Here a Drum reporter is being barred from entering by a frowning officer of the law. A faithful telephone operator brought Dr Azikiwe a message that made him think his life was in danger. Zik fled from Lagos on the same night, and went into hiding in Nsukka. The sequence of events led to Nsukka becoming university city.
Image Number: APN760113

APN760113

Title: Drum Magazine social history photographs, Nigeria edition 613 Description: Zik's University; How he came to choose Nsukka. The confrontation, protected from everybody, Dr Azikiwe's famous cottage at Nsukka can be seen but not approached. Here a Drum reporter is being barred from entering by a frowning officer of the law. A faithful telephone operator brought Dr Azikiwe a message that made him think his life was in danger. Zik fled from Lagos on the same night, and went into hiding in Nsukka. The sequence of events led to Nsukka becoming university city. City: Lagos Country: Nigeria Date Created: 02-1961 Creator: Drum Social Histories Credit Notice: Matthew Faji / Drum Social Histories / Bailey's African History Archive / african.pictures Keywords: