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What was the primary reason behind the amalgamation of Nigeria?
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'?
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?
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?
What was the result of the amalgamation of Nigeria by 1914?
Who became the first Governor-General of Nigeria after the amalgamation?
Who became the first Governor-General of Nigeria after the amalgamation?
What was the primary reason for the amalgamation of the Northern and Southern protectorates?
What was the primary reason for the amalgamation of the Northern and Southern protectorates?
What was the role of the educated natives in the colonial civil service?
What was the role of the educated natives in the colonial civil service?
What was the administrative structure of Nigeria after the amalgamation?
What was the administrative structure of Nigeria after the amalgamation?
What was a significant factor that contributed to the convenience of administering the Northern and Southern protectorates?
What was a significant factor that contributed to the convenience of administering the Northern and Southern protectorates?
What was the expected outcome of introducing the indirect rule in the South?
What was the expected outcome of introducing the indirect rule in the South?
What was Lord Lugard's role in the unification process?
What was Lord Lugard's role in the unification process?
What was the personal gain of the governor of the Northern protectorate in the unification process?
What was the personal gain of the governor of the Northern protectorate in the unification process?
What was the primary responsibility of the Selbourne Committee in 1898?
What was the primary responsibility of the Selbourne Committee in 1898?
Who moved a motion in 1910 to unify most of the colonies in Nigeria?
Who moved a motion in 1910 to unify most of the colonies in Nigeria?
What was the expected outcome of the unification process according to L.Harcourt?
What was the expected outcome of the unification process according to L.Harcourt?
What was a major concern of the educated elites from the south regarding the unification of Nigeria?
What was a major concern of the educated elites from the south regarding the unification of Nigeria?
How many recommendations were included in Sir Frederick Lugard's Amalgamation Proposal in 1913?
How many recommendations were included in Sir Frederick Lugard's Amalgamation Proposal in 1913?
What was the role of the Governor-General in the central government proposed by Sir Frederick Lugard?
What was the role of the Governor-General in the central government proposed by Sir Frederick Lugard?
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Amalgamation
Amalgamation
British policy to unify colonies into a single state
Goal of Amalgamation
Goal of Amalgamation
British colonies and protectorates unified into Nigeria
Administrative Efficiency
Administrative Efficiency
Efficiency and trade benefits spurred unification
Economic Interest
Economic Interest
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John Beecroft
John Beecroft
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Flora Shaw
Flora Shaw
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Frederick Lord Lugard
Frederick Lord Lugard
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Financial Reasons
Financial Reasons
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Recruit Educated Natives
Recruit Educated Natives
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Geographical Proximity
Geographical Proximity
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Indirect Rule
Indirect Rule
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Augment Scarce Revenue
Augment Scarce Revenue
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Selbourne Committee
Selbourne Committee
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Central Government
Central Government
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Governor General's Reporting
Governor General's Reporting
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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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