The 1914 Amalgamation of Nigeria by Lord Lugard

In 1914, Britain merged the Northern and Southern Protectorates to form modern Nigeria in a single administrative act known as the Amalgamation of Nigeria. This decision was driven by colonial convenience rather than local consent.

In this episode, we explain why the British government carried out the amalgamation, the role of Lord Frederick Lugard, the economic imbalance between North and South, and how indirect rule shaped Nigeria’s political structure.

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TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Intro

02:08 Conquest and Submission: The Making of Northern Nigeria

03:46 Indirect Rule in the North: Governing Through Conquered Rulers

07:50 Indirect Rule in the South: A Difficult Experiment

08:56 The Road to Amalgamation

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