Nigerian Government & politics 1(Pre-Colonial Period - 1960)
1. Differenciate between Colonialism and Imperialism and illustrate with some instances.
2. Mention 5 Nationalistic Fathers and roles they played in Nigeria's independence/politics
To be submitted on 12th February 2019, Whatever will prevent you not to submit on that day should call me on time for reasons or explanations 08063279620 Thanks Mrs Amaka M. Ogenyi lecturer incharge of this course.
NAME: OKORO MATHIAS A.
ReplyDeleteREG NO: 16108268
DEPRTMENT: ECONS/POL.SC
1. DIFFERENCIATE BETWEEN COLONIALISM AND IMPERIALISM AND ILLUSTRATE WITH SOME INSTANCES
What is the definition of imperialism? Imperialism is understood as a policy of a country in which that said country influences other countries or territories through military force, as well as other means of power (Oxford Dictionary, 2016). So, the key point to understanding imperialism has to do with the emphasis on the idea of overtaking others based on power. It is using their power to control others outside of their state (New Encyclopedia of Africa, 2008, in galegroup).
What is the definition of colonialism? Colonialism is defined as a practice in which a power sets up colonies or settlements elsewhere (in other countries or territories) (Singh, 2001) for the political and economic benefit of the colonizing country.
2. MENTION 5 NATIONALISTIC FATHERS AND ROLES THEY PLAYED IN NIGERIA'S INDEPENDENCE/POLITICS
I. Herbert Macaulay (1864–1946): Macaulay created a political party in 1922. It was the National Democratic Party of Nigeria. He was the premier national president of the Nigerian and Cameroon National Council. That party was created by Herbert Macaulay together with Nnamdi Azikiwe in 1944. He died in 1946.
II. Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe (1904–1996): Benjamin Nnamdi Azikiwe is one of the famous Nigerian fathers of the nation and the first Nigerian president after gaining independence from Great Britain. He created the Nigerian and Cameroons National Council in 1944 together with Herbert Macaulay. In 1946, he was appointed to the post of secretary-general in the National Council and then elected to Nigerian Legislative Council. Zik was the first Nigerian to be called to the Privy Council of the UK. After Nigeria was proclaimed a republic in 1963, he became the first Nigerian president. Zik died in 1996. All his life Dr. Nnamdi Azikwe struggled for the independence and unity of Nigeria.
III. Chief Obafemi Awolowo (1909–1987): His date of birth is March, 6 (1909). The place of birth is Ogun state. Chief Obafemi Awolowo was one of the leaders who fought for Nigeria's independence. In 1950 he organized the Action Group (political party) which requested for the end of British domination in Nigeria. Obafemi Awolowo was the first premier of the Western Region. He refused the position of Finance Commissioner and vice chairperson of the Federal Executive Council in 1971 to object the extension of military rule. He died in 1987
IV. Al-Haji Sir Ahmadu Bello (1910–1966): His date of birth is June, 12 (1910). The place of birth is Rabbah Sokoto. Ahmadu Bello is esteemed as one of the most outstanding Nigerian fathers of the nation. He was engaged in political activities back in 1934. In twenty years, Sir Ahmadu Bello got the post of premier in the Northern Nigeria region. Together with Abubakar Tafawa Balewa, the premier played significant roles in the fight for Nigerian independence. Sir Ahmadu Bello was killed during the coup d'état on January, 15 (1966). In honor of the famous Nigerian leader, the Ahmadu Bello University was named. His portrait is placed on the 200 Naira banknote.
V. Chief Anthony Enahoro (1923–2010): His date of birth is July, 22 (1923). Chief Anthony Enahoro is one of the Nigeria's prominent active supporters of democracy and anti-colonialism. He was the youngest editor of the newspaper ‘Southern Nigerian Defender’ in 1944. Enahoro was 21 years old at that time. He was involved in the fight for Nigerian independence. Chief Anthony Enahoro became a student leader and organized objections. The colonial authorities imprisoned him twice for insurrection and satirical papers creating. Enahoro was the first Nigerian who tried to organize the movement for independence in Nigeria (1953). So, he is considered as the father of the state. That attempt did not work out. Chief Anthony Enahoro died in 2010.