JAMB Government 1990 Question 39

Question 39

Nationalism

The motion for self-government was moved in 1953 by the

  1. A.Northern People's Congress
  2. B.Action Group
  3. C.National Council of Nigeria and the Cameroons
  4. D.Northern Elements Progressive Union.
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Answer: B (Action Group)

Explanation

Anthony Enahoro of the Action Group moved the 1953 motion for self-government in 1956; the NPC opposed the date, leading to the crisis.