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Lugard becomes high commissioner of Northern Nigeria

Frederick Lugard took charge of the newly declared Protectorate of Northern Nigeria.

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1900

Lugard becomes high commissioner of Northern Nigeria

Frederick Lugard took charge of the newly declared Protectorate of Northern Nigeria.

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Frederick Lugard took charge of the newly declared Protectorate of Northern Nigeria. He developed administrative practices later associated with indirect rule.

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