The National Council of Nigeria and the Cemeroun (NCNC) was formed in

The National Council of Nigeria and the Cameroons (NCNC) was formed in 1944. The party emerged as a result of the merger of the National Democratic Party (NDP) led by Nnamdi Azikiwe and the Cameroons Peoples' Party (CPP) led by John Ngu Foncha. The NCNC was a major political force in Nigeria during the pre-independence period and played a key role in the struggle for independence. The party's formation marked a major step towards the attainment of independence in Nigeria as it brought together people from different regions and ethnic groups under a common political platform.