Imperialism In Nigeria

In 1901, Nigeria officially became a British dominion. This became the downfall of the beautiful country. It is imperative to learn about this in order to understand why Nigeria is in the state that it is. We need to be able to comprehend the strides taken to break free from Britain’s rule. We need to be able to acknowledge the consequences of imperialism, and the effect it has on those involved. In this paper, the question of how Nigeria gained its independence from Britain will be answered, as well as the movements that aided the country in its fight for freedom. There will be information on why the British wanted the land, how they took control of it, and how they lost it. There will be explanations on the most important people involved
Africa was pre-conceived to be a market for goods the British produced. It served as a secure place where European goods could be sold. Also, the Africans were demanded to contribute to the European economy by growing certain crops that could be sold in Europe. Ergo, the British gained an improved economy by colonizing Africa. The last main reason for British imperialism in Nigeria is strategy. A major part of remaining a successful country is the ability to strategize. That is exactly what the British did when it came to Africa. Obtaining Africa meant there would be a convenient stop for European ships on their way to India. When transportation started to rely more on oil, the new canal also created a course to oilfields located in the Middle East. All in all, the British had a method to their madness when taking over
Nigerians were treated very severely by the British. They lost all sense of freedom and independence. The colonists suffered from slave enforcement; and were also abused and undernourished. In other words, British imperialism had an extremely negative effect on the Nigerian people. Moreover, it was a long, difficult journey for Nigeria to gain independence; and who exactly played the biggest roles in taking back their home? Foremost we have Nnamdi Azikiwe. He was the first president Nigeria has ever had. After completing many school years and earning degrees, Azikiwe returned to Nigeria in 1937. He created a newspaper business known for its “nationalistic approach.” It was titled the “West African Pilot.” With help from a fellow named Herbert Macaulay, the NCNC (National Council of Nigeria and the Cameroons) was formed. He was voted the secretary-general of the council in 1946; however, he was eventually moved to the Legislative Council of Nigeria not long after. His accomplishments carried his country far and supported it