Awo: The Autobiography of Chief Obafemi Awolowo - Softcover

Awolowo, Obafemi

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0521092671 ISBN 13: 9780521092678

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 1960

Synopsis

Chief Obafemi Awolowo (1909-1987) was the leader of Nigeria's Action Group party and the first indigenous Premier of Western Nigeria. He campaigned heavily for developmental change and implemented free primary education and child healthcare policies across the Western Region. Awolowo began work on this autobiography in 1957, at a time when Nigeria's request for self-government had been refused. The work was completed in 1960, the year Nigeria gained its long-awaited independence. Accordingly, this autobiography is dedicated to a 'new and free Nigeria', with the trust that its people will enjoy 'a more abundant life'. This determined, self-made leader here describes his youth, education and politics. He writes of his hope that this tale of stubborn perseverance can become 'a source of inspiration' in itself, and indeed, this account will fascinate anyone with an interest in Africa, the history and politics of Western Nigeria, or a love of insightful political autobiography.

About this title

Book Description:

The self-made leader Obafemi Owolowo here describes his youth, education and politics. He writes of his hope that Nigeria's battle for independence can become 'a source of inspiration' in itself, and indeed, this account will fascinate anyone with an interest in Africa, the history and politics of Western Nigeria, or a love of insightful political autobiography.

About this edition

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 1960
• ISBN 10: 0521092671
• ISBN 13: 9780521092678
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 330