1963 in Nigeria

Events in the year 1963 in Nigeria.

Incumbents 
 Monarch: Queen Elizabeth II (until 1 October)
 Governor-General: Nnamdi Azikiwe (until 1 October)
 Prime Minister: Abubakar Tafawa Balewa
 President: Nnamdi Azikiwe (starting 1 October)

Politics
October 1, 1963 - Nigeria became a Republic
October 1, 1963 Nnamdi Azikiwe became the first president of Nigeria

References

Category:1963 in Nigeria
Category:1960s in Nigeria