Samuel Ládòkè Akíntọ́lá
Premier of the Western Region of Nigeria, Nigerian 1910-1966
Place of BirthOgbomosho, Nigeria, Africa
Place of DeathIbadan, Nigeria, Africa
Akintola received training as a lawyer in the United Kingdom. Upon his return to Nigeria in 1949 he became politically active in a political group named "Action Group". He served as the group's deputy leader. Prior to Nigeria's independence, Akintola served as the country's minister of health, communications and aviation. In late 1959 Akintola became Premier of the Western Region of Nigeria.
Shortly after Nigeria gained independence from Great Britain in 1960, Akíntọ́lá embarked on a multi-nation tour to North America. The primary goal of his mission was to secure industrial investments, foster economic development for Western Nigeria, and forge diplomatic partnerships. During this period, the administration of U.S. President John F. Kennedy heavily prioritized supporting and building relationships with newly independent African democracies. Akíntọ́lá's outreach set the stage for ongoing U.S.-Nigeria economic and diplomatic cooperation.
Akintola was assassinated in Ibadan, Nigeria on January 15, 1966, the day of Nigeria's first Military Coup, ending the First Republic of Nigeria.
Shortly after Nigeria gained independence from Great Britain in 1960, Akíntọ́lá embarked on a multi-nation tour to North America. The primary goal of his mission was to secure industrial investments, foster economic development for Western Nigeria, and forge diplomatic partnerships. During this period, the administration of U.S. President John F. Kennedy heavily prioritized supporting and building relationships with newly independent African democracies. Akíntọ́lá's outreach set the stage for ongoing U.S.-Nigeria economic and diplomatic cooperation.
Akintola was assassinated in Ibadan, Nigeria on January 15, 1966, the day of Nigeria's first Military Coup, ending the First Republic of Nigeria.