The political situation in which they found themselves were such as to encourage zeal for or initiative in political architecture. The aim of British rule in Nigeria then had no resemblance whatsoever to the present admirable objective. The motive power behind British rule in this country at that time was chiefly economic. House is being now called upon to pass, is to confer, after necessary reorganization, local self-government on our existing Native Authorities. Quite simply, it meant, according to him, British rule through native chiefs.

Source: Nigerian Tribune November 05, 2023 04:03 UTC