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JAMB Government 1992 Question 26

Question 26

Nationalism

The Northern People's Congress' stand during the nationalist struggle for Nigeria's independence was for

  1. A.immediate independence for Nigeria
  2. B.gradual evolution towards independence
  3. C.the continuation of British rule
  4. D.independence in 1956.
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Answer: B (gradual evolution towards independence)

Explanation

The NPC feared the more educated South would dominate, so it rejected independence in 1956 and wanted a gradual move to self-government 'as soon as practicable'.