Sir John Stuart Macpherson 1954 – 15 June 1955 Sir James Wilson Robertson 15 June 1955 – 16 November 1960 Nnamdi Azikiwe 16 November 1960 – 1 October 1963 Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa held office as prime minister (and head of government). The Federal Republic of Nigeria came into existence on 1 October 1963. The monarchy was abolished and Nigeria became a republic within the Commonwealth. Following the abolition of the monarchy, former Governor-General Nnamdi Azikiwe became President of Nigeria, as a ceremonial post under the 1963 constitution. Elizabeth II visited Nigeria in 1956 (28 January–16 February).
Stamps of the Federation See also Federalism in Nigeria
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