On March 31, 1953, Anthony Enahoro, then 29 years old, introduced a significant motion in the Federal House of Representatives in Lagos, advocating for Nigeria to achieve self-government by 1956. This proposal faced opposition from the Northern People's Congress (NPC), led by Sir Ahmadu Bello, who countered with a motion that altered the timeline for self-governance to "as soon as possible." The rejection of Enahoro's motion highlighted the political divisions within Nigeria at the time, particularly between the northern and southern regions. This event marked a pivotal moment in Nigeria's struggle for independence and underscored the complexities of unifying the diverse interests within the country.
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