WAEC Government 1991 (August) Question 30

Question 30

Constitutional Development in Nigeria

The problem of the minority groups in Nigeria was first raised in the

  1. A.1953/54 constitutional conferences
  2. B.1957/58 constitutional conferences.
  3. C.1960 constitution.
  4. D.1963 constitution.
  5. E.1979 constitution.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (1957/58 constitutional conferences.)

Explanation

Minority fears were formally taken up at the 1957 London conference, which set up the Willink Commission (1957–58).