In contrast to southern Nigeria, which was governed with a heavier hand, the north was under indirect control. The traditional Muslim rulers, the emirs, retained power over most internal affairs.
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Their friendship illustrates the relatively smooth, Wholesale NFL hats and occasionally warm relationship between the British Empire and its northern Nigerian subjects in the years leading up to independence.
"I can't think of any word better than mentor," Mr Baffa says of Mr Smith - "someone who has given me guidance and has believed in my ability to do things."
The two men have stayed in touch ever since.
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