Zik's University; How he came to choose Nsukka. Laying of the foundation stone; Dr Azikiwe who dreamed of university watches as Princess Alexandra lays its foundation stone. 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: APN760115

APN760115

Title: Drum Magazine social history photographs, Nigeria edition 614 Description: Zik's University; How he came to choose Nsukka. Laying of the foundation stone; Dr Azikiwe who dreamed of university watches as Princess Alexandra lays its foundation stone. 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: