JAMB Government 1997 Question 25

Question 25

Colonial Administration

Nigeria's first law-making body after the amalgamation was known as the

  1. A.Nigerian Council
  2. B.National Assembly
  3. C.Nigeria National Assembly
  4. D.Legislative Council
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (Nigerian Council)

Explanation

In 1914 Lugard set up the Nigerian Council, an advisory body for the whole country. The Legislative Council created under Clifford came later, in 1922.