Nationalist movement and the struggle for independence WEEK 6

who is seen as the father of Nigerian nationalism and why

• olayinka badmus macaulay

• because he was one of the early founders of nationalist activities in Nigeria. Macaulay opposed many colonial policies in the country

4 nternal factors of Nigerian nationalism

• introduction of western education

• return of the educated elites

• imposition of tax system

• the role of the local press

external factors of Nigerian nationalism

• loss of british prestige

• condemnation of ussr and usa

• independence of india

• pan-african congress

what was the Clifford constitution of 1922

• The Clifford Constitution of 1922, introduced by Sir Hugh Clifford, allowed limited Nigerian representation in the Legislative Council and marked the start of electoral politics, though the Governor retained most power

list 3 purposes of the Richards constitution of 1946

• to promote unity of the country

• to provide that desire for the diverse elements which made up nigeria

• to secure greater participation by africans in the discussion of their own affairs

5 prospects of macphersom constitution 1951

• limited authority of the regions

• regional and central executive councils

• concurrent powers

• control of revenue

• greater dependence of the regions on the centre

3 prospects of lyttleton constitution of 1954

• retention of the three former regions of the federation

• division of powers between the federal and regional legislatures

• the position of the Governor and governor general

explain the eve of independence

in a landmark motion moved by sir Anthony enahoro in 1953, he says this house accepts the primary obejctive of self-government for nigeria in 1956. this resulted in the walkout by the northern peoples Congress and they believed nigeria wasn’t read y to be on its own. members of the south were support but the north oppesed

list the constitution of 1922-1954

• clifford constitution 1922

• rochards constitution 1946

• macpherson constitution 1951

• lyttleton constitution 1954

• independence constitution of 1960