Explain the positive impacts of the British system of indirect rule in Nigeria.
Answer:
-Introduction of British common law in Nigeria replacing the traditional laws.
-Modern facilities such as schools and hospitals were introduced in Nigeria.
-Introduction of modern currency which boosted trade replacing the traditional barter system of trade.
-It led to the rise of African nationalism as the African educated elites now started to demand for their independence.
-Indigenous systems of administration and justice were modernized replacing outdated African cultures e.g. the killing of twins.
-The African chiefs accumulated a lot of wealth at the expense of their people e.g. land, livestock etc.