Western intervention in other countries had mixed results. Describe how indirect rule worked in Nigeria.

One mark for each relevant point.
Responses may include the following:
- It was introduced by Lord Lugard.
- It involved the British using local rulers to govern the people.
- The local rulers acted under the ultimate authority of the British.
- Northern Nigeria was divided into six provinces, and each district within a province was under a district commissioner.
- It was introduced because of the size of Nigeria and the lack of British officials.
- It worked well in Northern Nigeria.
- The system made use of local courts.
- There was a developed traditional system already there.
- The people were more likely to accept government by their local chiefs.