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WAEC Government 1993 Question 30

Question 30

Colonial Administration

The amalgamation of Northern and Southern Nigeria in 1941 by Lord Lugard was to

  1. A.check Portuguese encroachment from Cameroun.
  2. B.make for administrative convenience.
  3. C.check French encroachment
  4. D.ensure that Indirect Rule succeeded.
  5. E.complete the colonization process.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (make for administrative convenience.)

Explanation

Lugard amalgamated the North and South in 1914 mainly for administrative and economic convenience: the South's revenue could support the poorer North under one administration.