JAMB Government 1981 Question 30

Question 30

Constitutional Development in Nigeria

The 1958 Constitutional Conferences responded to the fears of minorities by recommending the

  1. A.creation of the Mid-Western Region
  2. B.formation of a national government
  3. C.regionalization of the public service
  4. D.entrenchment of fundamental human rights
  5. E.creation of the office of Inspector General of Police
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Answer: D (entrenchment of fundamental human rights)

Explanation

Following the Willink Commission's report, the 1958 conference chose to write fundamental human rights into the constitution instead of creating new states for minorities.