The Premier of Western region immediately after Independence was ______
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<p>Nigeria became independent on 1st October 1960 and became a republic on 1 October 1963. On 16 January 1966 a military coup brought Major General Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi to power, terminating the first period of democratic rule. During this period an appointed governor was nominal head of state while an elected premier led the government.<br><br> The Premier of Western region immediately after Independence was <strong>Chief Samuel Ladoke Akintola</strong></p>