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JAMB Government 2004 Question 18

Question 18

Colonial Administration

The Native Authority system was most effective and successful in

  1. A.Eastern Nigeria
  2. B.Northern Nigeria
  3. C.Mid-Western Nigeria
  4. D.Western Nigeria
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Answer: B (Northern Nigeria)

Explanation

Indirect rule through Native Authorities worked best in the North, where the emirs already had centralised power, tax systems and courts.