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The President of Nigeria is both head of government and head of state of Nigeria.When Nigeria became a Federal Republic within the Commonwealth in 1963, it retained the parliamentary system of government inherited from the British. Nnamdi Azikiwe, previously Governor General, became President, which was a ceremonial post, while Abubakar Tafawa Balewa remained Prime Minister.
However, in 1966, the military in Nigeria seized power, establishing a Federal Military Government, and civilian rule was not restored until 1979Events January-February January 1 Sino-American relations: United States and the People's Republic of China establish diplomatic relations January 4 State of Ohio agrees to pay $675,000 to families of dead and injured in Kent State University shootings..
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- List of Presidents of NigeriaThis page contains a list of presidents and other heads of state of Nigeria since 1963. See also: Politics of Nigeria list of Governors-General of Nigeria lists of incumbents, Presidents of Nigeria, 1963-1966 Nnamdi Azikiwe: 1 October 1963 16 January 1966
