When did Lagos become a colony?

Assessment: JAMB UTME - History - 2022 Subject: History

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When did Lagos become a colony?
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Lagos became a colony on 5 March, 1862. At that time, Britain declared Lagos a crown colony and established administrative control over the region. This was part of Britain's wider efforts to extend its influence and control over Africa and to secure access to its resources and trade routes. The colonization of Lagos had a significant impact on the local population, as it brought about changes to the political, economic, and social structures of the region.
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