The National Council of Nigeria and the Cameroons (NCNC) was a political party established in 1944. It aimed to represent the interests of Nigerians and the people of the Cameroons under British administration. The party played a significant role in advocating for self-governance and independence from colonial rule. The NCNC was founded by notable figures, including Nnamdi Azikiwe, who later became Nigeria's first President. The party was instrumental in the political landscape of Nigeria, promoting nationalism and unity among diverse ethnic groups. It contributed to the eventual independence of Nigeria in 1960.