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WAEC Government 1991 (August) Question 34

Question 34

Constitutional Development in Nigeria

The background work for the 1979 constitution started with the

  1. A.establishment of the constitution Drafting Committee in 1975.
  2. B.institution of a 49-member committee in 1976.
  3. C.publication of the report on the constitution in 1976 by Rotimi Williams.
  4. D.appointment of 230 constituent assembly members in 1976.
  5. E.promulgation of the constitution in 1979.
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Answer: A (establishment of the constitution Drafting Committee in 1975.)

Explanation

The 49-member Constitution Drafting Committee under Rotimi Williams was set up in 1975.