On October 1, 1963, Nigeria was recognized as a republic; however, this did not begin Nigeria’s political journey as a Republican state. Nigeria’s first republic began on October 1, 1960, when the country achieved independence, and ended on January 15, 1966, during the first military coup d’état. During its time of independence, Nigeria possessed all…
Introduction to the Clifford Constitution of 1922 . The Clifford Constitution of 1922 abolished the Nigerian Council of Lord Lugard (1914) and established a new Southern Protectorate legislative council. There were 46 people on the Clifford legislative council. Out of the 46 members, 27 were officials, while the remaining 19 were unofficial members. Ten of…
Let’s get started by defining the indirect rule system. What does the term “indirect rule” mean? The British colonial government used an indirect rule system to control the people of their colonies by utilizing traditional rulers and political institutions. Indirect Rule in Nigeria Lord Frederick Lugard introduced the indirect rule system to Nigeria. Through the…