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A Reflection On The Nature Of Intergroup – Relations In Lokoja-Nigeria, Mohammed S. Audu

Mohammed S Audu (PhD)

The establishment of Lokoja as the Headquarters of the protectorate of Northern Nigeria in 1900 was the height of European imperialism in Nigeria. This culminated into the creation of a cantonment for both Europeans and civilian non – indigene settlers, thereby engendering cluster of settlements otherwise called ‘Angwas’ (Quarters). The interactions and cooperation amongst the various inter – groups in Lokoja made the town a multi - ethnic one with features like conflict, hostility, domination of migrant groups, indigeneship and citizenshipt. This paper therefore reflects on the nature of inter-group relations highlighting the various nationalities, their potentials and ability to …