| Characteristic | Share of respondents |
|---|---|
| Umaru Yar'adua | 21% |
| Goodluck Jonathan | 19% |
| Olusegun Obasanjo | 8% |
| Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe | 7% |
| Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa | 6% |
| Obafemi Awolowo | 5% |
| General Murtala Mohammed | 5% |
| Muhammadu Buhari | 5% |
| Sir Ahmed Bello | 3% |
| Sani Abacha | 3% |
| Yakubu Gowon | 2% |
| Ibrahim Babangida | 2% |
| Alvan Ikoku | 1% |
| Shehu Shagari | 1% |
| Odumegu Ojukwu | 1% |
| Ahmadu Bello | 1% |
| None of them | 10% |
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Release date
October 2021
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Region
Nigeria
Survey time period
September 2021
Number of respondents
1,000 respondents
Age group
18 years and older
Method of interview
Telephone interview
Supplementary notes
The survey question was phrased by the source as follows: "In your opinion, which Nigeria's founding father/past leader inspire you the most?".
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