1914 amalgamation: A cursory examination of Nigeria at centenary

1914 amalgamation is one of the major landmarks in the Nigeria's history, as the various nationalities that make up the country were formally brought together under a single colonial administration. As the country moves towards 100 years of her creation, it is necessary to re-examine this colonial decision vis-à-vis her current state of being. With the use of descriptive survey methodology, this paper, thus, examines the amalgamation of 1914 in Nigeria in relation to the state of the country after almost 100 years of her creation. The examination shows that the amalgamation is a major source of Nigeria's persistent crisis of unity, peaceful coexistence and development, as it succeeded in creating Nigeria but not Nigerians. It is therefore concluded that instead of elaborately and flamboyantly celebrating the event, marking it in sober reflective mood is what required.