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JAMB Government 1981 Question 24

Question 24

Constitutional Development in Nigeria

One important aspect of the Lyttleton Constitution was the

  1. A.abolition of the regional Houses of Assembly
  2. B.granting of greater regional autonomy
  3. C.declaration that Nigeria would be independent in 1960
  4. D.enormous powers given to the colonial governors
  5. E.creation of the post of a Federal Prime Minister
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Answer: B (granting of greater regional autonomy)

Explanation

The 1954 Lyttleton Constitution made Nigeria a true federation, giving the regions more autonomy. The post of Federal Prime Minister came only in 1957.