JAMB Government 2007 Question 37

Question 37

Nigerian Federalism

Which of the following states were created in 1996?

  1. A.Akwa Ibom and Kogi
  2. B.Gombe and Zamfara
  3. C.Adamawa and Ekiti
  4. D.Ebonyi and Osun.
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Answer: B (Gombe and Zamfara)

Explanation

The six states created by Abacha in 1996 were Bayelsa, Ebonyi, Ekiti, Gombe, Nasarawa and Zamfara. Akwa Ibom (1987), Kogi, Adamawa and Osun (1991) came earlier.