Research: Colonials

Terms of Reference

PROJECT NAME:     COLONIALS

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Colonialisation in Nigeria took place between 1800’s to the 20^th Century when the country gained its independence. Significant events include the amalgamation of the Southern and Northern Protectorates in 1914, naming of the country by Lady Shaw and finally Independence on October 1^st, 1960. This project is about the foreigners who played roles in the colonisation of Nigeria.

QUALIFICATION CRITERIA: A person qualifies as a colonial if they fulfil the following criteria:

1. He/She is not an indigene of Nigeria
2. He/She worked with/in the Colonial Government during the period of colonisation.

DELIVERABLES: The final output will be the author’s original work presented in an editable Word document containing the following:

1. List of 120 colonialists
2. Biography and role(s) of each colonial alongside relevant photos of the person or events.

PROJECT DURATION: 2 Weeks

MILESTONES:

1. 72hours:          List of at least 40 Colonials
2. One week:       List of 60 Colonials, Biography of at least 40 Colonials
3. 10 Days:          List of 120 Colonials, Biography of at least 75 Colonials
4. Deadline:         Editable word document containing the following;

List and biographies of all 120 colonials and their roles played in the colonial era.

All relevant photographs

List of sources and references.

BUDGET:                   $120