The British established their rule over the coastal areas in 1861. Educated Africans were excluded from the civil service, and African entrepreneurs were discriminated against. At the same time the colonial authorities depended upon promoting tribal chiefs and elite and allowing them greater control over their people.
The para tells
A) The divide and rule policy of Britain in the colonies
B) Encouragement given to all the people of Nigeria
C) Regional balancing
D) Pan Africanism
