The colonial and precolonial eras in nigeria this project is based on the goal of explaining an event in the relatively recent past by working progressively further into the past to uncover more and more information that seems to bear on the issues. Nigeriaworld feature article postcolonial economic. Britain eventually gained control of nigerian administration. The impact of effective management of resources in solving unemployment problem in rivers state 1.
However, it has to be admitted that the economic policies and measures adopted at the time have affected the nature and character of the development problems nigeria faces today. The strategic features of colonial politicoeconomic. In this study, it is demonstrated that while the precolonial women of the borana did not. The impact of colonialism on african economic development. What are those features that have continue to replicate in the contemporary nigeria economy despite political independence. Drawing on historical and ethnographic accounts, this study shows that if precolonial africa was not an era of perfect gender parity, colonial africa clearly emerged as an era of institutionalized gender inequality.
Post office and telecommunication facilities were also built. Colonial and postcolonial africa this is a history of africa from the late nineteenth century to the present day. Opinions differ concerning the performance of the colonial economy. The colonial and pre colonial eras in nigeria this project is based on the goal of explaining an event in the relatively recent past by working progressively further into the past to uncover more and more information that seems to bear on the issues. This claim is demonstrated through an analysis of changes in the law during these eras. British colonial agricultural policies and the colonial development plans for nigeria. An overview pre colonial nigeria the first point to note is that the pre colonial epoch was not a static era during which all social and political systems existed in a finished and final form. The strategic features of colonial politicoeconomic, changes and continuities. After independence, the nigerian economy seemed very promising.
Obasanjo hopes that if nigeria can project the image of a stable nation, he can coax foreign investors to come to nigeria and help bolster the countrys failing economy. During the same period, the great depression and, later, world war ii, reduced britains investment, imports, and government spending in nigeria. The author argues that fanons model of colonial oppression and its categories of maintenance needs are predictive of the evolution from precolonial to postcolonial society in africa. The sequel to this paper focuses on the postcolonial period. Clarks the wives revolt and ahmed yerimas little drops chapter jan 2019.
Development crisis in nigeria has become a recurring phenomenon and despite the atmosphere of crisis created during the colonial era, the leadership problem has become a major issue in the postcolonial nigeria. The effect of colonialism also established industries and commercial ventures for easy exploitation and extraction of raw materials from nigeria. Colonialism and political conflict in contemporary nigeria. The paper focuses on precolonial, colonial and postcolonial periods to locate the impact of colonization on pastoral womens roles and social status using the example of borana women of northern kenya. Colonialism is a major feature of the economic history of nigeria. Key events, characteristics and themes of postcolonial nigeria. In modern ghana, the kingdom of mamprusi, for instance, is traceable back to the 0s.
Reflections on the future of nigeria following festering political conflict in the niger delta could best be understood as part of a general problem caused by colonialism. The british did not meaningfully d evelop any sector, instead exploited nigeria. Postindependence nigeria, for example, suffered from neocolonialism as her economy was and is still being dominated by britain, her former colonial master. It takes a look at the precolonial marketing practices of the nationstates and kingdoms and the development or otherwise of marketing during the era of colonialism in nigeria. It takes a look at the pre colonial marketing practices of the nationstates and kingdoms and the development or otherwise of marketing during the era of colonialism in nigeria. The political economy of development in nigeria iosr journal. The economic development of nigeria from 1914 to 2014 casade. Most if not all of the problems were emanating from the inheritance of colonial legacies and illorganized national economic plans. This conversation is set to examine the nature and structure of the indigenous economies of the people of nigeria between 1500 and 1800 ad. First, both the colonial and the postcolonial economies were characterized by two major forms of disarticulation. Britain annexed lagos in 1861 and established the oil river protectorate in 1884. I argue that existence of states in the precolonial period should not be dismissed based on eurocentric ideas about state theory and state formation. The ncnc, now headed by azikiwe who had taken control after macaulays death in 1946, formed a coalition with balewas npc after neither party won a majority in the 1959. One of the means of transportation that played a very important role in the trend was the railway.
The main negative impact on the economy of nigeria was slavery. Aspects of precolonial indigeneous sic science and technology among the etsako of edo state b. The name nigeria was also given to the territory around the niger river by the colonial masters. In the colonial period, the british dominated and controlled the nigerian economy as it favoured production of cash crops and other raw materials as tin, columbine, gold, for british industries. It means traditional systems preceded the era of colonialism.
Concurrently, postindependence african economy had faced numerous problems. Postcolonial nigeria sergio wendy keyshawn post colonial nigeria agriculture was highly regarded because it assured the people a supply of food. An overview precolonial nigeria the first point to note is that the precolonial epoch was not a static era during which all social and political systems existed in a finished and final form. The contemporary development plight of nigeria at post oil economy and. After the british government assumed direct control of the royal niger companys territories, the northern areas were renamed the protectorate of northern nigeria, and the land in the niger delta and along the lower reaches of the river was added to the niger coast protectorate, which was renamed the protectorate of southern nigeria.
Post colonial nigeria implemented research facilities, policies and programs to help aid the advancement. Criminal justice in the precolonial, colonial and post. Once the wartime colonial government assumed complete control of the local economy, it would issue trade licenses only to established firms, a practice that formalized the competitive advantage of. That nigeria was a major producer and exporter of agricultural produce like palm oil, cocoabeans, groundnut etc is already wellknown fact, however the foundation for that wasnt a result of the plans and sweat of postcolonial leaders but was laid well before the country achieved independence.
It argues that the colonial state contrived an incongruous, entity called nigeria and in particular, a derisive developmentalism. Concurrently, post independence african economy had faced numerous problems. However, theprecolonial nigeria symbolises the methods or ways by which nigerians govern themselves before the advent of colonialism. Consequently, on attainment of independence by most african states from their colonial overlords, it was extremely very dif. Most current writings are somewhere in between, with their own biases. Overview of politics in the postcolonial era african politics in the postcolonial era has been marred by authoritarianism, corruption, military intervention, and leadership failures amidst a broader socioeconomic crisis characterized by poverty. The advantages and disadvantages of the colonialism history essay. It points out that what the colonialists did or failed to do to develop marketing theory.
This is as a result of the fact that in nigeria the political circumstances, which propagate conflict, have been prevalent since colonial times pogoson 2005. British influence in the region began with the prohibition of slave trade to british subjects in 1807. Impacts of conflictinduced migration in a globalized postcolonial nigeria. It is true that hundreds of thousands of people were kidnapped and sold as slaves in the new colonies of the world due to colonization. It examines the continuing relevance and impact of the historical processes this paper discusses on postcolonial economies. The colonial economy in most of africa was structured to improve. Nigeriaworld feature article postcolonial economic policy. Colonialism and the post colonial nigeria arc journals. Colonial legacy is the sum total of the political structure, culture and general polity handed over to the elite nationalist rulers or that which was left behind by the colonial administrators, neocolonial nationalist leadership, which affected postindependent africa and still has an impact on contemporary african states and politics. The ncnc, now headed by azikiwe who had taken control after macaulays death in 1946, formed a coalition with balewas npc after neither party won a majority in the 1959 elections. A series of unfortunate political and economic events have stalled nigerian growth.
Agriculture in pre and post colonial nigeria by sergio. Rather than simply organizing a chronological analysis of post colonial nigeria, it is more helpful to identify key themes of the gatekeeper state in relation to the historical backdrop of the country and several key events in the late 20 th century cooper 2002, 173174. The process of colonial rule and formal economic exploitation ended. Women and the economy in precolonial nigeria gloria thomas emeagweli. Key events, characteristics and themes of postcolonial nigeria overview rather than simply organizing a chronological analysis of postcolonial nigeria, it is more helpful to identify key themes of the gatekeeper state in relation to the historical backdrop of the country and several key events in the late 20th century cooper 2002, 173174.
Colonial and postcolonial changes and impact on pastoral. Precolonial economic history of nigeria in searchworks. In the first half of the course, we will study the imperial scramble to colonize africa, the broader integration of african societies into the world economy, the social, political and medical impact of imperial policies. From the same position, the pre colonial nigeria varies from one region the the other because the ethnic and ethnolinguistic differences. Pdf state formation in precolonial subsaharan africa. Nigeria before colonialism precolonial administration in. The british opposed the general development of palm oil plantations in nigeria, despite the fact that the collection method of production was wasteful and produced a poor quality of. The advancement of the nigerian economy after the 1960 independence. Economic history of nigeria precolonial era to date. The economics of pre and post independence african economy and the possibilities of mainstreaming meless developmental state ideologies samuel kidane is a lecturer of history in aksum university. The issue is seen from the perspective of the dynamics of development in what was in 1900 an overwhelmingly landabundant region characterised by shortages of labour and capital, by. Culture of nigeria history, people, clothing, traditions. Its focus is on the political economy of the development of the nigerian society from the colonial to the post colonial eras.
In other words, different types of state systems and societies existed. An introduction to postcolonialism, postcolonial theory and. The colonial experiences of pastoralist women have been largely ignored in the literature on africa. Economic history of nigeria looking back at the precolonial era, particularly between 1680 and 1800, the economy of nigeria was dominated by the atlantic slave trade because of the growth of the atlantic plantation. Impacts of conflictinduced migration in a globalized post colonial nigeria. Over the years, nigeria has gone through many stages of economic growth and in this post, wed like to take a look at how this. By 1926 a british academic was writing of an \economic revolution in british west africa unleashed by the colonial powers on backward africa mcphee, 1926. I argue that existence of states in the pre colonial period should not be dismissed based on eurocentric ideas about state theory and state formation. In explaining the challenges pitting nigerian economy and development, the. On the other hand, british colonial administration was.
Women and the economy in pre colonial nigeria gloria thomas emeagweli aspects of precolonial indigeneous sic science and technology among the etsako of edo state b. Many saw nigeria, with 15% of africas population, as an emerging economy. Fifty years of things fall apart 1958, wasafiri 2009 24. Overview of politics in the post colonial era african politics in the post colonial era has been marred by authoritarianism, corruption, military intervention, and leadership failures amidst a broader socioeconomic crisis characterized by poverty. Women in the economy of precolonial benin joseph i. Rather than simply organizing a chronological analysis of postcolonial nigeria, it is more helpful to identify key themes of the gatekeeper state in relation to the historical backdrop of the country and several key events in the late 20 th century cooper 2002, 173174.
At its strongest, legacy takes the form of path determination, implying that colonial choices determined postcolonial ones, or at least conditioned them, such that departure from the colonial pattern was, and perhaps remains, difficult and. The strategic features of colonial politicoeconomic, changes. Aspects of indigenous science and technology in precolonial nigeria o. It examines the continuing relevance and impact of the historical processes this paper discusses on post colonial economies, and suggests some policy implications. That nigeria was a major producer and exporter of agricultural produce like palm oil, cocoabeans, groundnut etc is already wellknown fact, however the foundation for that wasnt a result of the plans and sweat of postcolonial leaders but was. Enormous tons of goods left the country through the transport network that connected the produce centres with the coasts. However, this had remained the source of ferocious debate among scholars for several decades. While dealing with the historiography of post independence african economy. The strategic features of colonial politicoeconomic, changes and. It therefore suggests that nigeria needed a deliberate policy designed to transform the colonial economic structure towards an economy that is internally oriented. A lot of literatures exist on the effects of the colonial infrastructure on the nigerian colonial economy. Many postcolonial writers write in english and focus on common themes such as the struggle for independence, emigration, national.
A clear example is seen in nigeria which has well over five hundred languages. The advantages and disadvantages of the colonialism. This paper traces the impact of colonialism on the development of marketing in nigeria. The contribution of african women to economic growth and. Colonial nigeria was the era in the history of nigeria when the region of west africa was ruled by great britain in from the midnineteenth century until 1960, when nigeria achieved independence. The sequel to this paper focuses on the post colonial period. After independence in 1960, nigeria had been widely considered one of subsaharan africas most promising postcolonial states. Etsueli aspects of indigenous science and technology in precolonial nigeria o. Precolonial economic history of nigeria in searchworks catalog. The colonial and postcolonial transformation of african. The colonial economy has had a lasting impact in the following ways.
The nature and structure of the economy of precolonial nigeria. The economics of pre and postindependence african economy. Mar 16, 2014 however, thepre colonial nigeria symbolises the methods or ways by which nigerians govern themselves before the advent of colonialism. Nigeria was granted independence on october 1, 1960. Pdf the nature and structure of the economy of pre. In this study, it is demonstrated that while the precolonial. A new constitution established a federal system with an elected prime minister and a ceremonial head of state. Research methodology there are two major methods of data collection sources. Upon obtaining independence from colonial rule in the late. The british opposed the general development of palm oil plantations in nigeria, despite the fact that the collection method of production was wasteful and produced a poor quality of oil. Ever before the commencement of colonialism, the people of what later became known as nigeria were living under different administration or political arrangements. Great attention will be focussed on the foundation of the economy. Drawing on historical and ethnographic accounts, this study shows that if pre colonial africa was not an era of perfect gender parity, colonial africa clearly emerged as an era of institutionalized gender inequality.
This paper represents an attempt to study african history on its own terms. Postcolonial literature comes from britains former colonies in the caribbean, africa and india. The world bank and the international monetary fund imf are also working with nigeria to develop economic policies that will revitalize the nations economy. They also helped to introduce the use of money to nigeria as a medium of exchange. The political economy of informal empire in precolonial nigeria, 18071884. Ultimately, the rise of boko haram is inextricable from postcolonial identity formation in nigeria, a singularly diverse state, where the westernized method of schooling already adopted by the. Canadian journal of african studies revue canadienne des etudes africaines 6.