Question 28
Constitutional Development in NigeriaOne of the unique innovations of the 1951 constitution was the introduction of
- A.regional premiers
- B.the office of the speaker
- C.the office of the prime minister
- D.regional executives.
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Answer: D (regional executives.)
Explanation
The Macpherson Constitution of 1951 set up regional executive councils and a central Council of Ministers. Premiers came in 1954 and the prime minister in 1957.