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What are the reasons for amalgamation of Nigeria?
The unification was done for economic reasons rather than political—Northern Nigeria Protectorate had a budget deficit; and the colonial administration sought to use the budget surpluses in Southern Nigeria to offset this deficit.
How Nigeria was founded?
October 1, 1960
Nigeria/Founded
When was Nigeria created and by who?
The modern state originated with British colonialization in the 19th century, taking its present territorial shape with the merging of the Southern Nigeria Protectorate and Northern Nigeria Protectorate in 1914 by Lord Lugard.
Who controlled Nigeria in 1914?
Colonial Nigeria
| Colony and Protectorate of Nigeria (1914–1954) Federation of Nigeria (1954–1960) | |
|---|---|
| • 1936–1952 | George VI |
| • 1952-1960 | Elizabeth II |
| Governor | |
| • 1914–1919 | Frederick Lugard |
Why was Nysc created?
NYSC was created on 22 May 1973 as an avenue for the reconciliation, reconstruction, and rebuilding of the nation after the civil war. 24 that stated that the scheme was created “with a view to the proper encouragement and development of common ties among the youths of Nigeria and the promotion of national unity”.
When was Nigeria Colonised?
The British colonized Nigeria in 1884. It was established as a colony in 1884 at the Berlin conference where Africa was divided by European powers.
Who establish the NYSC?
General Yakubu Gowon
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) was established in 1973 by the government of General Yakubu Gowon. The historical background of the policy is traceable to the events that took place in Nigeria towards the last half of 1960s.
When was NYSC started?
May 22, 1973, Nigeria
National Youth Service Corps/Founded
What is the history of the amalgamation of Nigeria?
History of the Amalgamation of Nigeria. Every student of history in Nigeria knows that the amalgamation took place in 1914 when the Northern and Southern Protectorates were merged into a single colony.
Did Lugard’s 1914 amalgamation Proclaimation lead to independence of Nigeria?
Many believe that Lugard, with the 1914 Amalgamation, set forward the motion for Nigeria’s gradual development to independence which was eventually granted in 1960. Lugard, Frederick. Speech by the Governor General of Nigeria, Sir Frederick Lugard (Amalgamation Proclaimation of 1914) on January 1, 1914. OldNaija.
Was 1914 amalgamation a good idea?
The 1914 Amalgamation was very much a needed policy during the British rule. It could not have come at a better time in Nigeria’s colonial history.
What was the role of Lord Lugard in the history of Nigeria?
He played a fundamental role in the history of colonial Nigeria and he was responsible for the amalgamation of the southern and northern protectorates. It would be recalled that Lord Lugard arrived Nigeria specifically Northern Nigeria in 1895 from Uganda.