The area that constitutes Nigeria today has approximately 923,768 sq. km and been inhabited for thousands of years and has a rich and varied history. It has also produced many notable leaders that played important roles in the emergence and development of Nigeria as a modern nation.

The Public Profiles Project is borne out of the need to ensure that the lives and contributions of these people are recognized, and documented for posterity. This project is the first of its kind and is tribute to the creativity and innovation that is a mark of Nigerians in all spheres.

The project aims to preserve Nigerians’ traditional respect for leaders and elders by synergizing this important cultural aspect with the potentials of the Internet. We hope that your visit to this site has enriched your knowledge on, and about Nigeria and its prominent sons and daughters.

Do watch this portal as more profiles are being processed and uploaded. Before long, all you need to find out about Nigeria’s political, judicial, legislative, community and corporate leaders, as well as traditional rulers, academics, military, sports & entertainment personalities shall be available on this one-stop portal.

About Nigeria

The People:

Nigeria has a population of over 140 million people, according to the 2006 census. This means that over 20% of Africans are Nigerians. Nigeria has more than 250 ethnic groups, speaking over 4000 languages and dialects. The ethnic groups all have diverse cultural and religious backgrounds. About 30% of the population lives in the urban areas. The country boasts of the largest pool of highly educated and trained manpower in Africa. These, together with its large population offer the biggest market for investors in Africa. Read MORE