The events highlighted for October 4 include:
1. 1960: Nigerian Prime Minister Alhaji Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa led a 14-man delegation to the United Nations shortly after Nigeria gained independence on October 1, 1960. At the UN, Balewa introduced Nigeria’s neutral and non-aligned foreign policy, seeking balanced relations between the Eastern and Western blocs during the Cold War. The delegation also emphasized Nigeria's commitment to African liberation from colonial rule.
2. 1962: Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) was founded in Zaria, named after the Sardauna of Sokoto, Alhaji Sir Ahmadu Bello, who was the Premier of Northern Nigeria. ABU has grown into one of Africa’s largest universities, contributing significantly to the country's educational development.
Other notable historical events for October 4 include:
The launch of the world's first artificial satellite in 1957.
The Pope's call to end the Vietnam War in 1966.
The end of the Mozambican Civil War in 1992.
WikiLeaks' launch in 2006.