Nigeria, formerly an agricultural country, has a growing range of new industries giving Africans new opportunities and training facilities. With independence the process of industrialisation has accelerated. Shows how the United Africa Company, contributing capital and techniques in many different fields, is playing a part in the rapid development of the country. Traces the growth of industry in all three regions of Nigeria.
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In ACMI's collection
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
003332
Language
English
Subject categories
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Industrialization
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Industries - Africa
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Developing countries
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Nigeria
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Developing countries
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)