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WAEC Government 1988 Question 39

Question 39

Nigerian Federalism

Nigeria became a federation of 19 states in

  1. A.1875.
  2. B.1976.
  3. C.1967.
  4. D.1978.
  5. E.1979.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (1976.)

Explanation

General Murtala Mohammed increased the states from 12 to 19 in February 1976. Nigeria now has 36 states.