NECO Government 2027 Theory — Question 9

Model answer

1. One of the impacts of colonial administration in West Africa is the creation of states. 2. The formation of political parties: colonialism brought about formation of political parties during the Clifford constitution of 1922. 3. Formation of pressure groups: it helped in establishing pressure groups to improve the standard of living of the people. 4. Formation of trade unions: colonialism brought about the establishment of trade unions in the country. 5. The establishment of the press: the Clifford constitution introduced the formation of media houses in Nigeria, e.g. Lagos Daily, African Pilot etc. (Other acceptable: creation of bureaucratic institutions - it established strong institutions and procedures to follow in government establishment; creation of the legislative institution - the first legislative house was founded by Lord Lugard in 1914, setting the foundation for the legislative house in Nigeria; creation of the executive institution - the executive arm of government was also created by the Clifford constitution of 1922; the introduction of the elective principle/representative government in 1922 to afford Nigerians the right to be elected into elective offices, which has set precedence for the electoral process in Nigeria; it contributed to political participation/national consciousness; it led to the emergence of nationalist movements and leaders in Nigeria and West Africa.)