Political Institutions During British Colonial Administration in Nigeria
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- The Secretary of State for the Colonies
- Functions of Secretary of State for the Colonies
- The Governor/Governor-General
- Functions of Governor
- Functions of Governor-General
- The Native Authority
- The ExecutiveThe executive, also referred to as the executive branch or executive power, is the term commonly used to describe that part of government which enforces the law and has overall responsibility... More Council
- Traditional Rulers
The Secretary of State for the Colonies:
The office of the Secretary of State for the Colonies was established by the British government to supervise control and coordinate the activities of colonial administration and ensure the interests of the British were protected. The office was headed by the secretary of state for colonies who was a cabinet member, appointed to oversee the activities of the colony on behalf of the British Government.
Functions of Secretary of State for the Colonies:
(i) The secretary was responsible for the appointment, transfer, redeployment and removal of governors.
(ii) He initiated and implemented colonial policies and programmes, although, these were subject to the approval of the British parliament.
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