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JAMB Government 1987 Question 27

Question 27

Nigerian Federalism

An important factor that brought about the introduction of federalism in Nigeria was the

  1. A.existence of three regions
  2. B.division of powers between the federal and state governments
  3. C.diversity and complexity in social and cultural patterns
  4. D.existence of cultural bicameral legislature
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Answer: C (diversity and complexity in social and cultural patterns)

Explanation

Nigeria's many ethnic, religious and cultural groups wanted unity without losing their identity, and federalism allows this.