JAMB Government 1983 Question 45

Question 45

Constitutional Development in Nigeria

The Independence Constitution

  1. A.provided for a republican status for the country
  2. B.created a unitary state
  3. C.was negotiated by Nigerians
  4. D.was imposed on Nigerians by the British
  5. E.introduced the military into Nigerian politics
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Answer: C (was negotiated by Nigerians)

Explanation

The 1960 constitution came out of conferences in London and Lagos (1957–1960) where Nigerian leaders negotiated its terms.