Hi, students! Welcome back to Primary 4 History. In our previous lesson, we learned about the history of Nigeria. Today, we’re going to learn about the Four Early Regions in Nigeria.
Objectives
By the end of this lesson, you should be able to:
- Name three states in each of the four early regions.
- Understand the historical significance of these regions.
The Four Early Regions In Nigeria
The Four Early Regions in Nigeria were created by the British colonial administration in the 1940s. These regions were:
- Northern Region: This region was the largest of the four and was primarily inhabited by people of Hausa and Fulani descent.
- Eastern Region: This region was located in the southeast of Nigeria and was primarily inhabited by people of Igbo descent.
- Western Region: This region was located in the southwest of Nigeria and was primarily inhabited by people of Yoruba descent.
- Mid-Western Region: This region was created in 1963 from the Western Region and was primarily inhabited by people of Edo and Delta descent.
States In Each Of The Four Early Regions In Nigeria
The Four Early Regions were later divided into states. Here are the states that were part of each region:
North Nigeria
Some of the states that were part of the Northern Region include:
- Adamawa
- Bauchi
- Benue
- Borno
- Gombe
- Jigawa
- Kaduna
- Kano
- Katsina
- Kebbi
- Kogi
- Kwara
- Nasarawa
- Niger
- Plateau
- Sokoto
- Taraba
- Yobe
- Zamfara
East Nigeria
The main states that were part of the Eastern Region are:
- Abia
- Anambra
- Ebonyi
- Enugu
- Imo
West Nigeria
There are six states that were part of the Western Region, and they are:
- Ekiti
- Lagos
- Ogun
- Ondo
- Osun
- Oyo
South Nigeria
The major states that were part of the South Region are:
- Akwa Ibom
- Bayelsa
- Cross River
- Delta
- Edo
- Rivers
Evaluation Questions
Now that you’ve learned about the Four Early Regions in Nigeria, let’s see if you can answer these questions:
- Can you name three states in each of the four early regions?
- What are some of the cultural differences between the four early regions?
- Why do you think the British colonial administration created these regions?
- What are some of the challenges that Nigeria faced after independence due to the creation of these regions?
- How did the creation of these regions affect the development of Nigeria?
Conclusion
In this lesson, we learned about the Four Early Regions in Nigeria and the states that were part of each region. Understanding the history of these regions is important for understanding the current political and social landscape of Nigeria. Don’t forget to check the comments section if you have any questions, and use the navigation to move to the next lesson. See you in the next lesson!
