JAMB Government 2020 Question 10

Question 10

Constitutional Development in Nigeria

Why the Lyttleton Constitution is important is

  1. A.introduced franchise into Nigerian politics
  2. B.abolished the principle of indirect rule
  3. C.confirmed Nigeria as a federal structure
  4. D.made Nigeria a sovereign nation
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (confirmed Nigeria as a federal structure)

Explanation

The 1954 Lyttelton Constitution made Nigeria a true federation.