The Queen of England served as Nigeria’s president from the time of its founding until 1960, when the British unified the northern and southern protectorates. After Nigeria gained independence in 1960, presidents who were natives of the country took over the country’s affairs. In 1963, Nigeria also established a republic. Nigeria has had a number of presidents and heads of state since it attained independence in 1960.
List of past head of state and presidents of Nigeria are listed below.
1. ALHAJI ABUBAKAR TAFAWA BALEWA.
2. Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe
