1961 in Nigeria explained
Events in the year 1961 in Nigeria.
Incumbents
Queen Elizabeth II
Abubakar Tafawa Balewa
Politics
- February 1961 - British Cameroons referendum
- June 1, 1961 - southern Cameroon became a Province within Northern Nigeria.[1]
- October 1961 - Northern Cameroon dissociated from Nigeria.[2]
Notes and References
- Web site: The Amalgamation of Nigeria. UnitedIjaw.com. 19 April 2015.
- Web site: Foul smoke on the National Conference. The Sun News. 19 April 2015.