The motion for self-government was moved in 1953 by the

The motion for self-government in Nigeria in 1953 was moved by the Action Group political party. The motion called for the transfer of power from British colonial rule to Nigerian hands. This was an important moment in Nigeria's struggle for independence, as it signaled a growing desire among Nigerians to govern themselves and to break free from British colonial rule. The Action Group was one of the major political parties in Nigeria at the time, and its leaders played a significant role in the country's fight for independence.