British Empire Title


Charles Orr


In 1903 Charles Orr became the British Resident in Northern Nigeria. He worked closely with Sir Frederick John Dealtry Lugard who was developing his innovative administrative reforms revolving around 'Indirect Rule'. In 1911, he left to become Chief Secretary to the Government of Cyprus

The granddaughter of Charles Orr has kindly allowed us to publish his memoirs here


Northern Nigeria | Northern Nigeria Administrators



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