John Smith Collection: 4: Training of Future Administrative Officers, Nigeria 1960-61 Pt. 4
This film is held by the British Empire & Commonwealth Museum (ID: 2003/101/004).
Synopsis
The Outward Bound School at Kurra Falls on Jos Plateau in Central Nigeria:
abseiling, obstacle course, and swimming lessons.
Different students on attachment with district officers - I) Maiduguri District Office, 2) touring on the River Benue, and 3) prison inspection in Zaria.
Production / Donor Details: John Smith began his career in the Colonial Service in Nigeria. He was the Course Supervisor running 1 year Administrative Training Courses for future Administrative Officers at the Institute of Administration in Zaria, Nigeria in the early 1960s. The first four films in teh collection records training courses 4 and 5. He was later Governor of the Gilbert and Ellice Islands for 5 years in the 1970s. In 2003 he became President of the Friends of the British Empire & Commonwealth Museum.
Titles
- John Smith Collection: 4: Training of Future Administrative Officers, Nigeria 1960-61 Pt. 4 (Archive)
- Series Title:
- John Smith Collection
Technical Data
- Year:
- 1961
- Running Time:
- 20 minutes.
- Film Gauge (Format):
- 8mm VHS
- Sound:
- Mute
- Footage:
- 200ft.
Production Credits
- Production Details
- See synopsis