Colonial Administrative Headquarters in Nigeria (Contd) History Primary 4 First Term Lesson Notes Week 10

History Primary 4 First Term Lesson Notes Week 10

Subject: History
Class: Primary 4
Term: First Term
Week: 10
Age: 8 years

Topic: Colonial Administrative Headquarters in Nigeria (Contd)
Sub-topic: Heads, Administrative Divisions, Policies, and Indirect Rule
Duration: 40 minutes

Behavioural Objectives:
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:

1. Name the head of British colonial administration in Nigeria.
2. List the various colonial administrative divisions in Nigeria.
3. Identify British policies of administration in Nigeria.
4. Discuss the effects of the indirect rule system on Nigeria.

Keywords: Colonial Administration, Governor-General, Administrative Divisions, Policies, Indirect Rule, Nigeria

Set Induction:
Display a map of Nigeria highlighting the major colonial administrative divisions and ask pupils about what they notice about the divisions and their leaders.

Entry Behaviour:
Pupils should have prior knowledge of the basic concept of administration and governance.

Learning Resources and Materials:

• Map of colonial Nigeria
• Pictures of colonial administrative leaders
• History textbooks
• Whiteboard and markers

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge:
Connect the lesson to the previous discussion on colonial administrative headquarters by explaining how leadership and policies influenced the structure of administration.

Embedded Core Skills:

• Analytical skills: Understanding and discussing the impact of administrative policies.
• Research skills: Identifying key figures and divisions.
• Critical thinking: Evaluating the effects of indirect rule.

Learning Materials:

• Historical maps and pictures
• Diagrams of administrative structures
• Textbooks and reference materials

Reference Books:

• Lagos State Scheme of Work
• Primary 4 History Textbook

Instructional Materials:

• Maps showing administrative divisions
• Images of colonial leaders
• Diagrams of British policies

Content:

1. Head of British Colonial Administration in Nigeria:
   • The Governor-General was the chief administrator of British colonial rule in Nigeria. The Governor-General was responsible for overseeing the entire administration and implementing policies.
2. Various Colonial Administrative Divisions in Nigeria:
   • Northern Nigeria Protectorate: Administered from Kaduna.
   • Southern Nigeria Protectorate: Administered from Lagos.
   • The Lagos Colony: Known for being the administrative center.
   • The British Mandate Territory: Managed separately under different regulations.
3. British Policies of Administration in Nigeria:
   • Indirect Rule: Utilized existing local rulers and traditional institutions to govern indirectly.
   • Direct Rule: In some areas, the British established direct control, bypassing local rulers.
   • Divide and Rule: Created divisions among ethnic groups to prevent unified resistance.
   • Economic Exploitation: Focused on extracting resources for the benefit of Britain.
4. Effects of the Indirect Rule System on Nigeria:
   • Strengthened Traditional Rulers: Empowered local leaders, which sometimes led to abuses of power.
   • Weakened Central Authority: Created a fragmented governance structure.
   • Cultural Impact: Led to changes in local customs and practices as British policies were enforced.
   • Economic Impact: Exploited local resources and labor for British benefit.
   • Social Effects: Altered traditional social structures and community relationships.

15 Fill-in-the-Blank Questions:

1. The head of British colonial administration in Nigeria was the _______.
   • a) President
   • b) Governor-General
   • c) Prime Minister
   • d) King
2. The Northern Nigeria Protectorate was administered from _______.
   • a) Lagos
   • b) Kaduna
   • c) Calabar
   • d) Enugu
3. The Southern Nigeria Protectorate was administered from _______.
   • a) Abuja
   • b) Lagos
   • c) Kaduna
   • d) Ibadan
4. The Lagos Colony was known for being the _______ center.
   • a) educational
   • b) cultural
   • c) administrative
   • d) religious
5. Indirect Rule meant using existing local rulers to govern _______.
   • a) directly
   • b) indirectly
   • c) secretly
   • d) permanently
6. Under British policies, the Divide and Rule strategy aimed to create _______ among ethnic groups.
   • a) unity
   • b) conflict
   • c) peace
   • d) cooperation
7. One policy of British administration focused on extracting resources for the benefit of _______.
   • a) the local communities
   • b) the British
   • c) the colonies
   • d) international trade
8. The British policy that involved creating a fragmented governance structure is called _______.
   • a) Direct Rule
   • b) Indirect Rule
   • c) Divide and Rule
   • d) Economic Exploitation
9. The effects of Indirect Rule included strengthening _______ rulers.
   • a) foreign
   • b) traditional
   • c) colonial
   • d) new
10. The economic impact of British administration led to the _______ of local resources.
    • a) protection
    • b) development
    • c) exploitation
    • d) conservation
11. Indirect Rule sometimes led to the _______ of local customs and practices.
    • a) preservation
    • b) removal
    • c) alteration
    • d) appreciation
12. Direct Rule was used in areas where British administrators _______ local rulers.
    • a) empowered
    • b) ignored
    • c) replaced
    • d) cooperated with
13. The Lagos Colony was part of the _______ administrative division.
    • a) Northern Nigeria
    • b) Southern Nigeria
    • c) British Mandate Territory
    • d) Western Nigeria
14. The Governor-General was responsible for overseeing the _______ administration.
    • a) local
    • b) British colonial
    • c) regional
    • d) national
15. The British Divide and Rule strategy aimed to prevent _______ resistance.
    • a) unified
    • b) divided
    • c) peaceful
    • d) external

15 FAQs with Answers:

1. Q: Who was the head of British colonial administration in Nigeria?
   A: The Governor-General.
2. Q: What were the main administrative divisions in colonial Nigeria?
   A: Northern Nigeria Protectorate, Southern Nigeria Protectorate, Lagos Colony, and the British Mandate Territory.
3. Q: What does the term Indirect Rule refer to?
   A: A system where British administrators used existing local rulers to govern indirectly.
4. Q: What was one impact of Indirect Rule on traditional rulers?
   A: It empowered traditional rulers, sometimes leading to abuses of power.
5. Q: What was the British Divide and Rule policy?
   A: A strategy to create divisions among ethnic groups to prevent unified resistance.
6. Q: How did British policies affect local customs and practices?
   A: They led to alterations in local customs and practices.
7. Q: What role did the Governor-General play in colonial Nigeria?
   A: They were responsible for overseeing the entire British colonial administration.
8. Q: Why was the Lagos Colony significant in colonial administration?
   A: It was known as the administrative center.
9. Q: How did Direct Rule differ from Indirect Rule?
   A: Direct Rule involved direct control by British administrators, while Indirect Rule used local rulers.
10. Q: What was the economic impact of British colonial administration?
    A: It focused on the exploitation of local resources for British benefit.
11. Q: How did Indirect Rule affect the central authority in Nigeria?
    A: It weakened the central authority by creating a fragmented governance structure.
12. Q: What was the main goal of the Divide and Rule policy?
    A: To prevent unified resistance among ethnic groups.
13. Q: What was one effect of British administrative policies on local communities?
    A: Altered traditional social structures and community relationships.
14. Q: What were the administrative divisions used for in colonial Nigeria?
    A: To manage and control different regions of the country.
15. Q: What were the features of colonial administrative headquarters?
    A: Large buildings, European architectural style, and high security.

Presentation:

1. Step 1: Review the role of the Governor-General and the structure of British colonial administration.
2. Step 2: Describe the various colonial administrative divisions and policies.
3. Step 3: Discuss the effects of the indirect rule system on Nigeria.

Teacher’s Activities:

• Present information about the Governor-General, administrative divisions, and policies.
• Use maps and diagrams to illustrate administrative divisions.
• Facilitate a discussion on the effects of indirect rule.

Learners’ Activities:

• Identify and name the head of British colonial administration and the various administrative divisions.
• Discuss British policies and their effects on Nigeria.
• Participate in class discussions and answer questions related to the topic.

Assessment:

• Evaluate pupils’ understanding through their participation and responses to questions.
• Review their ability to identify key figures and discuss the impact of policies.

10 Evaluation Questions:

1. Who was the head of British colonial administration in Nigeria?
2. Name the various colonial administrative divisions in Nigeria.
3. What was the policy of Indirect Rule?
4. How did British policies affect local communities?
5. Describe the Divide and Rule strategy.
6. What was the role of the Governor-General?
7. Explain the impact of Indirect Rule on traditional rulers.
8. What was the economic impact of British administration?
9. Identify the major administrative centers in colonial Nigeria.
10. Discuss one effect of British policies on Nigerian culture.

Conclusion:
The teacher should review the key points of the lesson, check for understanding by asking questions, and provide feedback on pupils’ responses. Go around the classroom to mark any written work and address any remaining questions.