Amalgamation of Nigeria Lesson Note, Quiz and Flashcards

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What was the primary reason behind the amalgamation of Nigeria?

To abolish the slave trade in West Africa

To improve administrative efficiency and economic interests (correct)

To create a buffer zone against French colonization

To spread Christianity in the region

Who coined the name 'Nigeria'?

The Royal Niger Company

John Beecroft

Fedrick Lord Lugard

Flora Shaw (correct)

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 (correct)

It was a British colonial administration company

It was a military organization that conquered Nigeria

It was the first Governor-General of Nigeria

What was the result of the amalgamation of Nigeria by 1914?

The unification of five colonies into a single state Signup and view all the answers

Who became the first Governor-General of Nigeria after the amalgamation?

Fedrick Lord Lugard Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

What was the administrative structure of Nigeria after the amalgamation?

A system with a Governor-General and two Lieutenant-Governors Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant factor that contributed to the convenience of administering the Northern and Southern protectorates?

The geographical proximity between the two regions Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

What was the personal gain of the governor of the Northern protectorate in the unification process?

To gain control over the entire protectorate Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary responsibility of the Selbourne Committee in 1898?

To suggest how the Nigerian territories would be governed Signup and view all the answers

Who moved a motion in 1910 to unify most of the colonies in Nigeria?

J.C Wedgewood Signup and view all the answers

What was the expected outcome of the unification process according to L.Harcourt?

To offset the cost of administration incurred by Britain Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

How many recommendations were included in Sir Frederick Lugard's Amalgamation Proposal in 1913?

14 Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Amalgamation of Nigeria

Amalgamation was a British policy to unify different British colonies and protectorates into a single state.

Factors Leading to Amalgamation

Administrative efficiency
Economic interest in trade
Conquest and annexation of Lagos as a colony by John Beecroft in 1851
Integration of Igbos and Niger Delta as the southern protectorate
Unification of the Middle belt (formerly Middle Niger protectorate) with the Northern protectorate around 1900

Key Personalities Involved

John Beecroft: Conquered and annexed Lagos as a colony in 1851
Flora Shaw: Coined the name "Nigeria" from the term 'Niger area'
Fedrick Lord Lugard: Became the first Governor General of Nigeria in 1914
J.C Wedgewood: Moved a motion in 1910 to unify most of the colonies
L.Harcourt: Then Secretary of states for colonies, supported the unification process to offset the cost of administration incurred by Britain

Reasons for Amalgamation

To use funds generated in the south to support the administration of the north
To recruit educated natives from the south into the colonial civil service to help in administration
Geographical proximity of the two areas (Northern and Southern protectorates)
Introduction of indirect rule in the south as in the north
To utilize resources from the south to augment the scarce revenue from the north
Personal gains and selfish interest of the then governor of the Northern protectorate

The Amalgamation Process

The Selbourne Committee was constituted in 1898 to suggest how the Nigerian territories would be governed
The committee recommended the unification of the various areas, implemented in the north in 1900 and the south in 1906, and finally unified in 1914
Sir Frederick Lugard's proposal (9th May 1913) included 14 recommendations, among which were:
- The establishment of a central government headed by the Governor General
- The Governor General was to be responsible to the Secretary of states for the colonies in London

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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.