The British colonial authorities sought to impose their own cultural values and institutions on Nigeria, which led to the erosion of traditional Nigerian culture. The introduction of Western education, for example, undermined the traditional Islamic and traditional education systems.

The Legacy of Colonialism: What Britain Did to Nigeria**

The British also imposed their own system of governance, which was based on the principles of liberal democracy. However, this system was often at odds with traditional Nigerian systems of governance, which were based on communal and monarchic principles.