Total revenues of central and regional governments nearly doubled in relation to the gross domestic product during the decade. He used for the first time in Nigeria modern, sometimes flamboyant, electioneering techniques. Throughout this period of reign, many changes were made to their . WORKING PAPER: Passive and Active Resistance to Openness - 4 can also resist fulfilling the spirit of FOIAs in a more passive or subtle manner. Nigeria: ColonizationKatie Graham. Colonial Nigeria was the area of West Africa that became the modern day Nigeria, during the time of British rule in the 19th and 20th centuries. In the name of liberating the Igbos from the Aro Confederacy, the British launched the Anglo-Aro War of 19011902. Hausa was recognised as an official language in the north, and knowledge of it was expected of colonial officers serving there. Economic competition among these "houses" was so fierce that trade often erupted into an armed battle between the crews of the large canoes. In the face of threats to the divided Yoruba states from Dahomey and the Sokoto Caliphate, as represented by the emirate of Ilorin, the British Governorassisted by the CMSsucceeded in imposing peace settlements on the interior. The Macpherson constitution, promulgated in 1951, provided for a central House of Representatives, but friction between the central and regional legislatures, related to the question of where supreme party authority lay, soon caused a breakdown. Its residents were employed in official capacities and were active in business. However, decolonization also brought regionalization and a hardening of ethnic identities. [61], The task of unification was achieved on the eve of World War I. Similar status was acquired by the Northern Region two years later. The Royal Niger Company had its own armed forces. The nationalism that became a political factor in Nigeria during the interwar period derived both from an older political particularism and broad pan-Africanism, rather than from any sense among the people of a common Nigerian nationality. The CMS initially promoted Africans to responsible positions in the mission field; for instance, they appointed Samuel Ajayi Crowther as the first Anglican Bishop of the Niger. After the British government assumed direct control of the Royal Niger Companys territories, the northern areas were renamed the Protectorate of Northern Nigeria, and the land in the Niger delta and along the lower reaches of the river was added to the Niger Coast Protectorate, which was renamed the Protectorate of Southern Nigeria. A.J. The protest began in the The Action Group was thus the heir of a generation of flourishing cultural consciousness among the Yoruba and also had valuable connections with commercial interests that were representative of the comparative economic advancement of the Western Region. Nigeria (/ n a d r i / ny-JEER-ee-), officially the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is a country in West Africa.It is situated between the Sahel to the north and the Gulf of Guinea to the south in the Atlantic Ocean.It covers an area of 923,769 square kilometres (356,669 sq mi), and with a population of over 225 million, it is the most populous country in Africa, and the world's . Independence was achieved on 1 October 1960. Like in other countries under imperialist rule, colonialism in Nigeria resulted in numerous positive and negative impacts. ", Helen Chapin Metz, ed. [82], Oil exploration began in 1906 under John Simon Bergheim's Nigeria Bitumen Corporation, to which the Colonial Office granted exclusive rights. Years of colonial rule yieleded system w/ all-powerful central government surrounded by weak and economically insolvent states. Resistance to colonial rule took a number of forms, incrementally moving Nigeria toward independence. The Colonial Era (1882-1960) British colonialism began under the pretense of policing the slave trade. A third of the people associated with an 1842 riverine expedition died. The Colony was ultimately governed by the British Colonial Office in London. Dike, K. O. The discussion of pragmatic resistance in Africa comes full circle with the former Portuguese colonies, South Africa, and Kenya. European interpretations of Christian orthodoxy in some cases refused to allow the incorporation of local customs and practices, although the various mission denominations interpreted Christianity in different ways. In 1916 Lugard formed the Nigerian Council, a consultative body that brought together six traditional rulersincluding the Sultan of Sokoto, the Emir of Kano and the Oba of Beninto represent all parts of the colony. Three constitutions were enacted from 1946 to 1954. In case of resistance by one of its friends the other would join hands to mount formidable resistance against colonial rule e.g. The British had participated in it until human trafficking was abolished in 1807. (Specifically it would enable direct subsidy of the less profitable Northern jurisdiction.) [56], Walter Egerton's sixfold agenda for 1908, as detailed on 29 November 1907, in a telegram to the Colonial Office, is representative of British priorities. Ajay. The council was promoted as a device for allowing the expression of opinions that could instruct the Governor-General. Other Protestant denominations from Great Britain, Canada, and the United States also opened missions and, in the 1860s, Roman Catholic religious orders established missions. B. "Separatist Agitations in Nigeria Since 1914." He insisted on maintaining the territorial integrity of the Northern Region. Nigeria: A Country Study. opposed early self-rule for colonial Nigeria on the ground of perceived domination by the southerners. In the 1870s, therefore, George Taubman Goldie began amalgamating companies into the United African Company, soon renamed the National African Company. Agents also collected intelligence for the colonial officials; they gathered information on public opinion and the military resources of the local polities; they also spied on rival colonial forces in foreign territories. Nigeria became an independent state on the October 1, 1960 after being a British colony for over 40 years. After 1940, political activities were broadened to include more people. [73], Africa as a whole was hit by three waves of H1N1 influenza A, the first and second would be the most deadly for the colony of Nigeria. Political opposition to colonial rule often assumed religious dimensions. The impact of colonialism in Nigeria could be discussed under political, economic, social, educational and religious aspects. Britain also annexed Freetown in Sierra Leone, declaring it a Crown Colony in 1808.[20]. practice of indirect rule, Brown contends that culture industries like Nollywood can sustain capitalism . In the Northern Cameroons, however, the largely Muslim electorate chose to merge with Nigeria's Northern Region. Revolts took place across Nigeria, but were most frequent in the Niger Delta. Algeria fought back and eventually was granted self rule and nigeria was put down and never got independance. All were knighted. The large companies that subsequently opened depots in the delta cities and in Lagos were as ruthlessly competitive as the delta towns themselves and frequently used force to compel potential suppliers to agree to contracts and to meet their demands. . Progressive constitutions after World War II provided for increasing representation and electoral government by Nigerians. The Royal Niger Company established its headquarters far inland at Lokoja, which was the main trading port of the company,[34] from where it began to assume responsibility for the administration of areas along the Niger and Benue rivers where it maintained depots. Although colonial rule appeared secure in the first two decades of the 20th century, the British struggled to keep control of their Nigerian colony and continued to do so until Nigeria became independent in 1960. Afeadie, "The Hidden Hand of Overrule" (1996), p. 1012. I will be dealing almost exclusively with the areas of East and Central Africa - Kenya, Tanzania, Mozambique, Malawi, Zimbabwe - where a more or less coherent debate can be seen. This study examines the nature of various economic activities of the Adamawa emirate during the pre-colonial period. Local administration, where the colonial citizens typically experienced colonial authority, was based on the policy of indirect rule first developed in the north. Early British Imperialism. You are right my brother. Then they resisted the policy as much as possible. Two tiers of government emerged, central and local. [19] Although the Ijebu had some weapons they were wiped out by British Maxims, the earliest machine gun. In the Eastern Region, appointed officials who were given "warrants" and hence called warrant chiefs, were strongly resisted by the people because they lacked traditional claims. The approaches of the two men to colonial development were diametrically opposed. If an eye is kept on the Gazettes as they come in this will enable us to warn him of any objections we may entertain to legislative proposals, and also give Liverpool and Manchester an opportunity of voicing their objections. Lugard's success in northern Nigeria has been attributed to his policy of indirect rule; that is, he governed the protectorate through the rulers defeated by the British. In 1916, Sir Edward Carson led the majority of the Conservative and Unionist Party to vote against Party Leader Bonar Law on the issue, forcing it to withdraw from the Asquith coalition and for the government to begin to break apart. Bello wanted to protect northern social and political institutions from southern influence. He argued that the division into two separate colonies was advisable unless a stronger central government could bind Nigeria into more than just an administrative convenience for the three regions. The Eastern region was dominated by Azikiwe and the Western one by Chief Obafemi Awolowo, a Yoruba lawyer who in 1950 founded the Action Group. Davies and Nnamdi Azikiwe. The British took an interest in Nigeria because of its resources. [74] But with the advancement and efficiency of colonial transportation networks, it was only a matter of time before the disease began to spread into the interior. In consideration of the foregoing, the said National African Company (Limited) bind themselves not to interfere with any of the native laws or customs of the country, consistently with the maintenance of order and good government [and] agree to pay native owners of land a reasonable amount for any portion they may require. Revolts in against water rates and the alienation of indigenous land in 1908 and 1911 served to unite native African elites and working class residents. The economy suffered from the decline in the slave trade, although considerable smuggling of slaves to the Americas continued for years afterward. Colonization of Nigeria. In an era of globalization, leaders of "recognized" nations often discuss the development of indigenous resources without inviting aboriginal leaders to the table. The departure of Azikiwe and other Igbo members of the NYM left the organisation in Yoruba hands. Others refused recruitment into colonial armies or labor forces.Jun 20 2017. The experiment began in 1890 and was repealed in 1939,[71]. British colonialism created Nigeria, joining diverse peoples and regions in an artificial political entity along the Niger River. The Emirs and chiefs who are appointed will rule over the people as of old-time and take such taxes as are approved by the High Commissioner, but they will obey the laws of the Governor and will act in accordance with the advice of the Resident. Because of the spread of mission schools and wealth derived from export crops, the southern parties were committed to policies that would benefit the south of the country. The similarity between the federal and regional constitutions was deceptive, however, and the conduct of public affairs reflected wide differences among the regions. By 18261850, the British Royal Navy was intervening significantly with Lagos slave exports. The southern nationalists were inspired by a variety of sources, including such prominent American-based activists as Marcus Garvey and W.E.B. Most of the fighting was done by Hausa soldiers, recruited to fight against other groups. The most important of these was a near fetish with indirect rule that was supposed to facilitate a cheap and effective ruling strategy. [72], The Influenza pandemic made its way to the port of Lagos by September 1918 by way of a number of ships including the SS Panayiotis, the SS Ahanti, and the SS Bida. In her . Portuguese Roman Catholic priests who accompanied traders and officials to the West African coast introduced Christianity to the Edo Empire in the fifteenth century. In: Journal of Muslim Minority Affairs: (1999), vol. [42], The British had difficulty conquering Igboland, which lacked a central political organisation. Nigeria did not come into being until 1914, when the consort of a colonial Governor-General, Flora Shaw and her man, the fascist Lord Lugard willed and named Nigeria into being, with the dubious . Public works, such as harbour dredging and road and railway construction, opened Nigeria to economic development. In 1960, the country attained independence from British rule. With one man in practical control of the Executive and Legislative organs of all the parts, the machine may work passably for sufficient time to enable the transition period to be left behind, by which time the answer to the problemUnitary v. Federal Statewill probably have become clear. Whenever a trader had become successful enough to keep a war canoe, he was expected to form his own "house". A . In elections that year, the NYM ended the domination of the NNDP in the Legislative Council and worked to establish a national network of affiliates. Nigeria is a country in West Africa and was colonized by the British. We bind ourselves not to have any intercourse with any strangers or foreigners except through the said national African Company (Limited), and we give the said National African Company (Limited) full power to exclude all other strangers and foreigners from their territory at their discretion. The growth of Islam in pre-colonial Igbomina / Adesina Yusuf Raji. This was because; education in Southern Nigeria was already leading to a level of awareness and militancy or resistance to colonial rule. [11], The British led a series of military campaigns to enlarge its sphere of influence and expand its commercial opportunities. Laird's efforts were stimulated by the detailed reports of a pioneer German explorer, Heinrich Barth, who travelled through much of Borno and the Sokoto Caliphate, where he recorded information about the region's geography, economy and inhabitants. David Ellis, "African and European relations in the last century of the transatlantic slave trade"; in Ptr-Grenouilleau. To some extent, competition amongst these companies undermined their collective position vis--vis, local merchants. [22] Many locals remained unconvinced of the Crown's authority to completely reverse the legal and moral attributes of a social institution through fiat. The risings in the midwest of Nigeria and the Niger delta during the early stages of the war cannot be understood except in the context of falling prices for palm products, and the drop in trade due to the exclusion of the . Bolivian indigenous activist Ivan Ignacio, one of many indigenous activists at the second People's Summit in Qubec . Revolutionary Mahdism and resistance to colonial rule in the Sokoto Caliphate, 1905-6 / by Paul E. Lovejoy and J.S. The colony was created through the consolidation of the Colony and Protectorate of Southern Nigeria and the Northern Nigeria Protectorate. The Portuguese sold slaves as a way to "obtain spices and weapons in other areas" (Alme). The legal justification for this campaign was a treaty signed in 1886, when the British had interceded as peacemakers to end the Ekiti Parapo war, which imposed free trade requirements and mandated that all parties continue to use British channels for diplomacy. European slave trading from West Africa began before 1650, with people taken at a rate of about 3,000 per year. British expansion accelerated in the last decades of the nineteenth century. The Resident also oversaw a Provincial Court at the region's capital. Some European traders switched to legitimate business only when the commerce in slaves became too hazardous. Selected petitions and written correspondence between Igbo women and British officials between 1892 and 1960 shed fresh light on how women navigated . Colonial official A. J. Harding commented in 1913: Sir F. Lugard's proposal contemplates a state which it is impossible to classify. Each was under a Lieutenant Governor and provided independent government services. Elections were held for a new and greatly enlarged House of Representatives in December 1959; 174 of the 312 seats were allocated to the Northern Region on the basis of its larger population. Vice consuls were assigned to ports that already had concluded treaties of cooperation with the Foreign Office. In 1794, the African Association in Great Britain commissioned Mungo Park, an intrepid Scottish physician and naturalist, to search for the headwaters of the Niger and follow the river downstream. The NPC platform emphasized the integrity of the north, its traditions, religion and social order. After the Napoleon war, the British tried to expand their colonial rule in Africa and began to establish trade tides with Nigeria in 1898. His mission failed, but Park and his party covered more than 1,500 kilometres (930mi), passing through the western portions of the Sokoto Caliphate, before drowning when their boats overturned in rapids near Bussa. Economic Impact The [] These changes included taking land from African people and giving it to the growing number of Europeans in the colonies. Alan Lennox-Boyd, M.P., the British Secretary of State for the Colonies. Protestant sects had flourished in Christianity since the Protestant Reformation; the emergence of independent Christian churches in Nigeria (as of black denominations in the United States) was another phase of this history. Although Azikiwe later came to be recognised as the leading spokesman for national unity, when he first returned from university training in the United States, his outlook was pan-African rather than nationalist, and emphasised the common African struggle against European colonialism. Formal diplomatic relations were established with the opening of the American Embassy in Lagos and of the Nigerian Embassy in Washington, both on 1 October 1960, the same day which Nigeria acquired its independence from British rule. Its activist membership was drawn from local government and emirate officials who had access to means of communication and to repressive traditional authority that could keep the opposition in line. The Governor-General, in turn, was responsible for appointing the prime minister and for choosing a candidate from among contending leaders when there was no parliamentary majority. Beecroft was the British representative to Fernando Po, where the African Slave Trade Patrol of the Royal Navy was stationed. In the north, for instance, legislation took the form of a decree cosigned by the Governor and the emir, while in the south, the Governor sought the approval of the Legislative Council. British merchants led the trade in palm oil, while the Portuguese and others continued the slave trade. They caused major transformations in traditional society as they eroded the religious institutions such as human sacrifice, infanticide and secret societies, which had formerly played a role in political authority and community life.[26]. Economic hardship caused by the war certainly underlay and even provoked resistance against the colonial authorities. In this final section of this module, we will look at four phases of African reaction to . The British answered this activity by attempting to create a more representational colonial system. In contrast to Lugard, Clifford argued that colonial government had the responsibility to introduce as quickly as practical the benefits of Western experience. In 1957, the Western and the Eastern regions became formally self-governing under the parliamentary system. 1960-1966: Early diplomatic relations. With the exception of Brandenburg-Prussia's short-lived attempt to gain a foothold on the West African coast and to participate in the 17th-century transatlantic slave trade, German colonialism began only in the 1880s. Most of these came from military backgrounds. In 1958 exportation of Nigerian oil was initiated at facilities constructed at Port Harcourt. [11], Britain's imperialistic posture became more aggressive towards the end of the century. Falola, Toyin, Ann Genova, and Matthew M. Heaton. [11][12], In 1900, the British Government assumed control of the Southern and Northern Protectorates, both of which were ultimately governed by the Colonial Office at Whitehall. Battle of Adowa (Ethiopia) 5. [73] An estimated 500,000 Nigerians would lose their lives due to the pandemic, severely decreasing production capabilities on Nigerian farms and plantations. In general, the regional constitutions followed the federal model, both structurally and functionally. A lack of interest in extending the NPC beyond the Northern Region corresponded to this strictly regional orientation. [19], West Africa also bought British exports, supplying 3040% of the demand for British cotton during the Industrial Revolution of 17501790.[27]. In: The Journal of African History: (1990 . Lagos remained the capital of the south, with Zungeru the new capital of the north. The colonial period proper in Nigeria lasted from 1900 to 1960, after which Nigeria gained its independence. Under Goldie's direction, the Royal Niger Company was instrumental in depriving France and Germany of access to the region. Nigeria Lugard and Indirect Rule. Although realistic in its assessment of the situation in Nigeria, the Richards Constitution undoubtedly intensified regionalism as an alternative to political unification. This led to protests known as Women's War. They later discovered that the demand for . [10], Following military conquest, the British imposed an economic system designed to profit from African labor. Many changes accompanied British rule: Western education, the English language, and Christianity spread during the period; new forms of money, transportation, and communication were developed; and the Nigerian economy became based on the export of cash crops. In one year, Lugard recruited 2600 troops, evenly split between Hausa and Yoruba. Among the problems needing attention before the British would grant full independence was the minorities fear of discrimination by a future government based on majority ethnic groups. It soon gained a virtual monopoly over trade along the River[11]. Balewa was called on to head an NPC-NCNC coalition government, and Awolowo became the official leader of the opposition. . [70], Lugard's immediate successor (19191925), Sir Hugh Clifford, was an aristocratic professional administrator with liberal instincts who had won recognition for his enlightened governorship of the Gold Coast in 19121919. Balewa formed a coalition government that included the Action Group as well as the NCNC to prepare the country for the final British withdrawal. [] They needed special personnel: such officials who knew the local conditions and who could communicate between the Company and the indigenous people. Earlier elements related to this were its founding of the Sierra Leone Colony in 1787 as a refuge for freed slaves, the independent missionary movement intended to bring Christianity to the Edo Kingdom, and programs of exploration sponsored by learned societies and scientific groups, such as the London-based African Association. 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