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JAMB Government 2006 Question 12

Question 12

Constitutional Development in Nigeria

The 1960 Independence Constitution of Nigeria provided for the

  1. A.Queen as head of state
  2. B.Governor-General as head of state
  3. C.Governor-General as head of government
  4. D.President as head of government.
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Answer: A (Queen as head of state)

Explanation

At independence Nigeria kept the Queen as head of state, represented by the Governor-General (Azikiwe), until it became a republic in 1963.