History - Junior Secondary 3 - The roles of the Royal Niger Company in Nigeria

TERM: 2^ND TERM

WEEK: 3 and 4

CLASS: Junior Secondary School 3

AGE: 14 years

DURATION: 40 minutes

DATE:

SUBJECT: History

TOPIC:  The roles of the Royal Niger Company in Nigeria

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: At the end of the lesson, the learners should be able to

1. ) Explain the infrastructural development role of the Royal Niger Company in Nigeria
2. ) Explain the culturally interactive role of the Royal Niger company in Nigeria

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES: Identification, explanation, questions and answers, demonstration, story-telling, videos from source

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: Basic History for Junior Secondary Schools 3 by Ijeoma E.O

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES:

WEEK 3

NOTE

THE ROLES OF THE ROYAL NIGER COMPANY IN NIGERIA
Infrastructure Development

• Transportation Improvements: To facilitate trade, the RNC invested in improving transportation along the Niger River, including dredging waterways to allow larger vessels to navigate. This infrastructure development was crucial for the efficient movement of goods and resources, linking the hinterlands to coastal ports.
• Road Construction: The company built roads to connect various trading posts and facilitate the movement of goods and personnel. These roads were essential for increasing trade efficiency and improving access to remote areas, contributing to the overall economic development of the region.

EVALUATION:

1. How did the improvements in transportation along the Niger River by the Royal Niger Company impact trade efficiency and the movement of goods in Nigeria?
2. Evaluate the significance of dredging waterways for larger vessels on the economic development of the region during the Royal Niger Company's operations. What were the long-term effects of this infrastructure improvement?
3. Discuss the role of road construction by the Royal Niger Company in connecting trading posts. How did this infrastructure facilitate economic growth and influence local communities?
4. In what ways did the infrastructure developments initiated by the Royal Niger Company contribute to the overall economic integration of remote areas in Nigeria?
5. Analyze the potential socio-economic consequences of the transportation improvements and road construction on local populations. How did these developments affect their access to markets and resources?

CLASSWORK: As in evaluation

CONCLUSION: The teacher marks their books and commends them positively

WEEK 4

NOTE

THE ROLES OF THE ROYAL NIGER COMPANY IN NIGERIA

Cultural Interactions

• Cultural Exchange: The presence of the RNC led to cultural exchanges between European traders and Nigerian communities. The introduction of Western goods, such as textiles and tools, changed local economies and lifestyles.
• Education and Religion: The RNC supported missionary activities, which aimed to spread Christianity and Western education. This introduced new religious beliefs and educational practices, leading to significant cultural shifts within local communities.
• Resistance and Adaptation: Local populations sometimes resisted the changes brought about by the RNC, leading to adaptations in traditional practices and beliefs. This dynamic interplay between local cultures and European influences shaped the social fabric of Nigerian society.

Foundation for Colonial Rule

• Transition to British Control: The activities of the RNC laid the groundwork for the British colonial government to assume direct control over Nigeria. In 1900, after years of conflict and negotiation, the British government took over the territories controlled by the RNC, marking the transition from a chartered company to formal colonial rule.
• Administrative Structures: The administrative systems developed by the RNC served as a model for British colonial governance. Many of the practices and structures established by the company were incorporated into the formal colonial administration, influencing how Nigeria was governed in the subsequent years.
• Resistance to Colonial Rule: The legacy of the RNC's policies and practices contributed to local resentment and resistance against colonial rule. The exploitation and manipulation of local leaders created divisions and tensions that would manifest in various forms of resistance against the British.

EVALUATION:

1. How did cultural exchanges facilitated by the Royal Niger Company transform local economies and lifestyles in Nigeria, and how did these changes lay the groundwork for British colonial governance?
2. Evaluate the impact of missionary activities supported by the Royal Niger Company on the spread of Christianity and Western education in Nigeria. How did these cultural shifts contribute to the transition from the company’s control to formal British colonial rule?
3. In what ways did local populations resist the changes introduced by the Royal Niger Company, and how did this resistance shape the dynamics of colonial governance and local identities in Nigeria?
4. Analyze the significance of Western goods introduced by the Royal Niger Company on the cultural practices of Nigerian communities. How did these cultural exchanges influence local sentiments toward British colonial rule?
5. Discuss the legacy of the Royal Niger Company's policies on local relationships and governance in Nigeria. How did the exploitation of local leaders contribute to both resistance against colonialism and the establishment of British administrative structures?

CLASSWORK: As in evaluation

CONCLUSION: The teacher marks their books and commends them positively