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JAMB Government 1979 Question 27

Question 27

Colonial Administration

Indirect Rule was introduced into Nigeria by

  1. A.Dame Margery Perham
  2. B.Sir Donald Cameron
  3. C.Sir Frederick Lugard
  4. D.Sir Authur Richards
  5. E.The Sultan of Sokoto
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Answer: C (Sir Frederick Lugard)

Explanation

Frederick Lugard introduced indirect rule in Northern Nigeria after 1900, ruling through the emirs, and extended it to the whole country after 1914.