book chapter

Native administration in Nigeria

Oxford University PressLondon • Published In 1937 • Pages:

By: Perham, Margery Freda, Dame.

Abstract
Only those sections treating specifically the Yoruba provinces have been included. The author discusses the history and development of the various divisions of Nigeria under British colonial administration, treating various problems encountered. Among these are slavery, extension of authority, economics, taxation systems, land tenure, and relations between the Yoruba and other peoples. Various functions of the government are discussed, and although none are treated intensively, the work presents a fair over-all view of governmental problems and the attempts at solution by the British.
Subjects
Form and rules of government
Chief executive
External relations
Slavery
Deliberative councils
Taxation and public income
Judicial authority
Territorial hierarchy
Ethos
Trial procedure
Spirits and gods
culture
Yoruba
HRAF PubDate
2009
Region
Africa
Sub Region
Western Africa
Document Type
book chapter
Evaluation
Creator Type
Political Scientist
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
George R. Bedell ; 1959
Field Date
ca. 1936
Coverage Date
1700-1937
Coverage Place
Nigeria
Notes
Margery Perham
Includes bibliographical references
Only pages 9-20, 160-200, dealing with the Yoruba are included
LCCN
37039064
LCSH
Yoruba (African people)