The four most prominent nationalist leaders of Nigeria at independence were

• A J. S. Tarka, S. L. Akintola, Aminu Kano and Ernest Ikoli
• B Nnamdi Azikiwe, K. O Mbadiwe, Arthur Richards and Aminu Kano
• C Tafawa Balewa, Obafemi Awolowo, Nnamdi Azikiwe and Ahmadu Bello
• D Adesoji Aderemi, Shehu Shagari, Obafemi Awolowo and Nnamdi Azikiwe