One major effect of the establishment of Native Authorities was

Native Authorities gave traditional rulers official government roles. Chiefs and emirs collected taxes and enforced laws. This made them more powerful within the colonial system.

Traditional structures weren’t weakened but reinforced. Modernization happened slowly over decades, not immediately. Customs continued and were even protected under indirect rule.

The system created a partnership between colonial and traditional authority. Chiefs became part of the government structure while keeping their cultural positions.