This commemorative 3d (three pence) stamp from Nigeria marks the First Anniversary of the Republic, issued in 1964. It features President Nnamdi Azikiwe, the nation's first president and a key figure in Nigeria's independence movement. The inscription "CHAMPIONED INDEPENDENCE" emphasizes his leadership role. The bold type "NIGERIA" anchors the stamp’s design in national pride, rendered in a red-brown monochrome aesthetic. It reflects a pivotal moment in Nigerian history following its transition to a republic on October 1, 1963.