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JAMB Government 1988 Question 29

Question 29

Nationalism

Which of the following governors of Nigeria opposed the demands of the National Congress of British West Africa?

  1. A.Lord Frederick Lugard
  2. B.Sir Arthur Richards
  3. C.Sir Hugh Clifford
  4. D.Sir Alan Burns
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Answer: C (Sir Hugh Clifford)

Explanation

In 1920 Governor Hugh Clifford dismissed the NCBWA's demands, saying it did not represent the people. Even so, his 1922 constitution later brought in the elective principle.