Lord Frederick Lugard, the British colonial administrator who played a pivotal role in the amalgamation of Northern and Southern Nigeria in 1914, documented his views about the major ethnic groups in Nigeria — the Hausa, Igbo, and Yoruba. His writings, though shaped by the colonial mindset of his time, remain a historical reflection of how these communities were perceived under British rule….CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>
The Hausa
Lugard described the Hausa people as disciplined, organized, and deeply rooted in Islamic tradition. He noted their structured emirate system, strong leadership hierarchy, and ability to maintain social order. To him, the Hausa were well-suited to governance under indirect rule, as their political system already mirrored the administrative model favored by the British….CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>