Nnamdi Azikiwe

“Originality is the essence of true scholarship. Creativity is the soul of the true scholar.”

“The new Africa is ready to fight her own battles and show that after all, the black man is capable of managing his own affairs.”

“My stiffest earthly assignment is ended and my major life's work is done. My country is now free and I have been honoured to be its first indigenous head of state. What more could one desire in life?”

“There is plenty of room at the top because very few people care to travel beyond the average route. And so most of us seem to be satisfied to remain within the confines of mediocrity.”

“It is better we disintegrate in peace and not in pieces.”

“No matter how old an individual may be, no matter if he is young or old, if he thinks in accordance with the times, he is immortal.”