1900Event
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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