18 Questions
What was the primary reason behind the amalgamation of Nigeria?
To improve administrative efficiency and economic interests
Who coined the name 'Nigeria'?
Flora Shaw
What was the role of the Royal Niger Company in the administration of Nigeria?
It was a trading company that administered Nigeria from 1886-1889
What was the result of the amalgamation of Nigeria by 1914?
The unification of five colonies into a single state
Who became the first Governor-General of Nigeria after the amalgamation?
Fedrick Lord Lugard
What was the primary reason for the amalgamation of the Northern and Southern protectorates?
To use funds generated in the South to support the administration of the North
What was the role of the educated natives in the colonial civil service?
To help in the administration of the South and serve as nation builders
What was the administrative structure of Nigeria after the amalgamation?
A system with a Governor-General and two Lieutenant-Governors
What was a significant factor that contributed to the convenience of administering the Northern and Southern protectorates?
The geographical proximity between the two regions
What was the expected outcome of introducing the indirect rule in the South?
To make the administration of the South easier, similar to the North
What was Lord Lugard's role in the unification process?
He proposed the use of funds generated in the South to support the administration of the North
What was the personal gain of the governor of the Northern protectorate in the unification process?
To gain control over the entire protectorate
What was the primary responsibility of the Selbourne Committee in 1898?
To suggest how the Nigerian territories would be governed
Who moved a motion in 1910 to unify most of the colonies in Nigeria?
J.C Wedgewood
What was the expected outcome of the unification process according to L.Harcourt?
To offset the cost of administration incurred by Britain
What was a major concern of the educated elites from the south regarding the unification of Nigeria?
The unification process would not consider the social, cultural, political and geopolitical differences of the various territories in Nigeria
How many recommendations were included in Sir Frederick Lugard's Amalgamation Proposal in 1913?
14
What was the role of the Governor-General in the central government proposed by Sir Frederick Lugard?
To be responsible to the Secretary of states for the colonies in London
This quiz assesses understanding of the concept of amalgamation, its factors, and key personalities involved in the amalgamation of Nigeria. It covers the British policy to unify colonies and protectorates into a single state.
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