The Evolution of Herbert Macaulay (1864-1946): From Nigeria’s First Civil Engineer to Founder of its first political party August 22, 2025, 3:12 am When the story of Nigeria’s nationalism is told, one name always stands tall Herbert Heelas Macaulay. Often hailed as the “Father of Nigerian Nationalism,” Macaulay’s life journey was nothing short of remarkable. From being Nigeria’s first civil engineer to becoming the founder of its first political party, he transformed from a professional pioneer into a political legend who challenged colonial authority and inspired generations…CONTINUE FULL READING>>>> See more Previous article Why Ojukwu Declared the Republic of Biafra on May 30, 1967 Next article How Lagos Became Nigeria’s First Capital City in 1914