Interview With The Zaki Of Arigidi

28/10/1963
Record Date
28/10/1963
Broadcast/Release Date
English
Recording Language
1997020145
Accession No.
Sound
Type
7 inch Open Reel Audiotape
Format
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Synopsis :

This is a recording of an interview with His Highness M.A. Olanipakun III, the Zaki of Arigidi. The ruler is from the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Topics/questions include:

- Comments on Singapore's method of building national unity through cultural unity;
- How can Singapore learn from Nigeria's experience in fostering cultural unity?
- The Nigerian system of government;
- Impressions of his visit to Singapore, especially on Singapore's efforts in housing development;
- Housing development in Nigeria;
- Religious tolerance in Nigeria;
- Is there any truth in the allegation by some that Malaysia is a neo-colonialist plot?
- Suggestions on how to bring the standard of living in Afro-Asian countries closer to that of western countries such as the US;
- How can Nigeria and Malaysia help to stabilise world politics at United Nations (UN) level?
- Can Afro-Asian countries show the world the way to peace?