This 3d stamp from Nigeria was issued on 15 March 1959 to commemorate the establishment of self-government in the Northern Region. The central design shows Lugard Hall in Kaduna, a historic building named after Lord Frederick Lugard, the first Governor-General of Nigeria. To the right, the stamp features the profile of Queen Elizabeth II wearing the Crown, symbolizing the continued constitutional link with Britain during this transitional period. Printed in purple and black, it marks a key moment in Nigeria’s path toward full independence in 1960. A popular historical and political commemorative issue for collectors of African and Commonwealth philately.