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Apr. 8, 1930

Warrant Chief System Abolished

The warrant chief system imposed by the British was rejected due to abuses and lack of traditional legitimacy. Its removal marked a return to more authentic Igbo democratic governance, led by elders and village assemblies.

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Wider Context

Berber (Imazighen)

The Berber people number close to 30 million and live in the countries of Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, and Libya. They call themselves Amazigh or Imazighen. 

There are more than a hundred smaller groups such as the Kabyles, Chaouis, and Rifians, each with unique cultural and …

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Geography

Enugu State

Enugu State, often called the Coal City State, is historically significant to the Igbo due to its role in the colonial economy, particularly with the discovery of coal in the early 20th century, which helped fuel the industrialization of Nigeria.

Enugu City, the state capital, …

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