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