JAMB Government 2009 Question 3

Question 3

Colonial Administration

The six African members of the Nigeria Council were nominated by the

  1. A.Queen
  2. B.district officers
  3. C.natives
  4. D.governor.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (governor.)

Explanation

Lugard's Nigerian Council (1914) was an advisory body whose few African members were all nominated by the Governor-General, not elected.