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Question
The establishment of Port Harcourt was to facilitate the:
Correct Answer
Option B is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
Port Harcourt was established in 1912 by the British colonial administration primarily to export coal, which was discovered in Enugu. Its development was crucial for transporting the coal from the hinterland to the coast for shipment.
Hint
Consider the primary natural resource that was a major export focus for the British colonial administration in the early 20th century, particularly from the eastern regions of Nigeria.