JAMB Government 1998 Question 33

Question 33

Constitutional Development in Nigeria

During the period 1960 to 1966, Nigeria was governed under the

  1. A.presidential system of government
  2. B.Westminster system of government
  3. C.confederal system of government
  4. D.unitary system of government
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (Westminster system of government)

Explanation

From 1960 to 1966 Nigeria ran a parliamentary (Westminster) system copied from Britain, with a prime minister and a ceremonial head of state.