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UI Post-UTME Government 2024 (Model questions) Question 7

Question 7

Constitutional Development in Nigeria

The head of state under the 1963 Nigerian Constitution was

  1. A.The Prime Minister.
  2. B.The Governor-General.
  3. C.The President.
  4. D.The Queen of England.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (The President.)

Explanation

The 1963 Republican Constitution replaced the Queen with a ceremonial President (Dr Nnamdi Azikiwe) as head of state.