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UI Post-UTME Government 2019 (Model questions) Question 12

Question 12

Colonial Administration

Colonialism in Nigeria particularly began with the signing of

  1. A.Versaille Treaty of 1918
  2. B.Maroua Accord of 1913
  3. C.Cession Treaty of 1861
  4. D.Berlin Conference of 1884/85
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Answer: C (Cession Treaty of 1861)

Explanation

British colonial rule in Nigeria began when Oba Dosunmu signed the Treaty of Cession handing Lagos to Britain in 1861.