JAMB - History (2023 - No. 45)
Which of the following was a significant effect of colonial education in Nigeria?
Elimination of traditional educational systems
Fostering unity among various ethnic groups
Limited access to education for the masses
Preservation of indigenous languages and cultures
Paaiškinimas
One significant effect of colonial education in Nigeria was the limited access to education for the masses. The colonial education system was designed to serve the interests of the colonial powers and was not widely accessible to the general population. It was mainly focused on providing basic literacy skills and training in trades and professions that served the colonial administration.