Question 37
Nigerian FederalismWhich of the following states were created in 1996?
- A.Akwa Ibom and Kogi
- B.Gombe and Zamfara
- C.Adamawa and Ekiti
- 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.