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JAMB Government 1987 Question 37

Question 37

Constitutional Development in Nigeria

The Clifford Constitution was notable for

  1. A.amalgamating the Northern and Southern Provinces
  2. B.introducing indirect rule
  3. C.establishing the legislative council
  4. D.creating a Northern majority in the legislative council
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (establishing the legislative council)

Explanation

The 1922 Clifford Constitution set up a new Legislative Council for Lagos and the South, with the first elected African members. Amalgamation and indirect rule came under Lugard.