The nationalist movement in Nigeria during the post-war period was primarily led by

The nationalist movement in Nigeria during the post-war period was primarily led by the intelligentsia. The intelligentsia consisted of educated and politically conscious Nigerians who were committed to the idea of Nigerian independence from British colonial rule. These individuals were often university graduates, lawyers, journalists, and civil servants, and they used their positions of influence to promote nationalist ideas and advocate for self-government. They formed political parties such as the National Council of Nigeria and the Cameroons (NCNC) and the Action Group (AG), which became instrumental in pushing for Nigerian independence. While other groups such as businessmen, students, and local chiefs also played important roles in the nationalist movement, it was the intelligentsia who provided the intellectual and ideological leadership that drove the movement forward.