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On March 15, 1959, Northern Nigeria officially attained self-governance under British colonial rule. This pivotal moment marked the region's transition from colonial administration to internal self-rule, a major step toward Nigeria’s full independence in 1960. In this historic footage, Sir Ahmadu Bello, the Premier of Northern Nigeria and Sardauna of Sokoto, addresses the people, laying out his vision for the future of the North. His speech reflects the hopes, responsibilities, and challenges th