JAMB Government 2001 Question 38

Question 38

Military Rule

The Murtala/Obasanjo regime in Nigeria increased the number of states from

  1. A.4 to 12
  2. B.12 to 19
  3. C.19 to 21
  4. D.30 to 36
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (12 to 19)

Explanation

In 1976 the Murtala/Obasanjo government created seven new states, raising the number from 12 to 19.