WAEC Government 1999 Question 39

Question 39

Colonial Administration

To implement Indirect Rule in Eastern Nigeria, the British appointed

  1. A.village heads
  2. B.warrant chiefs
  3. C.ozo title holders
  4. D.Aba women as head.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (warrant chiefs)

Explanation

The British created warrant chiefs in the East because there were no centralised rulers.