He was present at Lokoja and read the proclamation that established the protectorate on 1 January 1900 .
After relinquishing command of the West African Frontier Force , Lugard was appointed High Commissioner of the newly created Protectorate of Northern Nigeria .
Lugard was present at Lokoja and read the proclamation that established the protectorate on 1 January 1900 .
After relinquishing command of the West African Frontier Force , Lugard was appointed High Commissioner of the newly created Protectorate of Northern Nigeria .