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From the onset Nigeria comprised of the north protectorate,south protectorate and lagos colony.Sir Egerton govnor of lagos colony and high commission of southern protectorate brought the suggestion of the amalgamation between lagos and southern protectorate.This came into light in 1904.sir lord luggard also amalgamated the northern and southern parts of Nigeria.For the reason being that the northern protectorate where not financially boyant.National income had to be shared among the protectorate to meet their needs.several commissions where put forward for the equitable distrubution of the countrys revenue.These commission includes

1.Sydney phillipsons commission.1946

2.Hick phillipsons commission 1951

3.louis chicks commission 1953.among others

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