Chief Obafemi Jeremiah Oyeniyi Awolowo, GCFR (6 March 1909 – 9 May 1987)
Established the first Television station in Africa (1959).
Named Nigeria’s national currency as ‘Naira’ when he was Commissioner for Finance.
Introduced free primary education & healthcare for children in the Western Region.
He built the Liberty Stadium in Ibadan, the first of its kind in Africa
Rest In Power 🙏