Sir Milton Margai was born on this day in Gbangbatoke, Sierra Leone. A trained medical doctor and respected statesman, Margai became the first Prime Minister of independent Sierra Leone in 1961. He played a key role in the peaceful transition from British colonial rule to independence. His leadership emphasized national unity, democracy, and education, helping lay the foundation for the new nation.
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