Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe is the most immortalized Igbo man, one of the most immortalized Nigerians and Africans.
He was immortalized in a number of ways.
Streets and roads named after him in cities across Nigeria, In Lagos, Owerri, Aba, Calabar, Kaduna, Abuja, Awka, Port Harcourt, Umuahia, Onitsha, in Tanzania, etc.
His picture is on the ₦500 note.
The standard stadium in Enugu is named after him.
The main library at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka is named after him.
•A secondary school at Abagana in Anambra State is named after him.
The Federal University at Awka, is named after him.
(Nnamdi Azikiwe University)
The Airport at Abuja is named after him.
An annual lecture series is held in his honour each year.
A Mausoleum is also built in his native Onitsha town in his memory and honour.
His post humus birthday is also celebrated annually.
He was the great Zik of Africa!
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