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NECO Civic Education 2015 Question 8

Question 8

Nationalism and National Symbols

The three component parts that gave birth to the present Nigeria in 1914 were

  1. A.Calabar, Lagos colony and northern protectorate.
  2. B.Midwest, south-west and eastern regions.
  3. C.Northern and southern protectorates.
  4. D.Northern, southern and western regions.
  5. E.Northern, southern protectorate and western region.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (Northern and southern protectorates.)

Explanation

In 1914 Lord Lugard amalgamated the Northern and Southern Protectorates (the Southern Protectorate already included Lagos Colony) to form Nigeria.