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JAMB 2006 - Question 7

Government 2006 JAMB Past Questions - Question 7: The signing of protectorate treaty was used by the Europeans to penetrate

Choose the most appropriate option for the gap .
The signing of protectorate treaty was used by the Europeans to penetrate
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Correct Answer

C

Explanation

The signing of protectorate treaty wasused by the Europeans to penetrate Northern Nigeria. In 1885 the Oil Rivers Protectorate wasproclaimed covering the present Nigerian coast andterritories from it as far as Lokoja and the River Benue. In order to providefor the territories farther north, in 1886, Taubman's company was given a RoyalCharter authorising it to act as a government in those places with which it hadtreaties. The company's name was changed to the "Royal NigerCompany", and in 1887 the British Government.proclaimed a protectorate over the areasthat the company administered.