Balewa, Abubakar

1912 - Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa was born in Nigeria.

1944-1946 - He was educated in London University.

1952 - Entered the government as Minister of Works.

1957 - He was elected Prime Minister.

1964 - Balewa was re-elected as Prime Minister.

1966 - Overthrown and killed in a military coup on 15th of January and was buried in Bauchi.

The Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University in Bauchi is named in his honour.