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WAEC Government 1993 Question 44

Question 44

Constitutional Development in Nigeria

Under the independence constitution of Nigeria the Head of State was

  1. A.the Queen of England.
  2. B.the British Prime Minister.
  3. C.Alhaji Abubakar Tafawa Balewa.
  4. D.Sir James Robertson.
  5. E.Oliver Lyttleton.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (the Queen of England.)

Explanation

From 1960 to 1963 Nigeria was a dominion: the British Queen remained Head of State, represented by a Governor-General. Balewa was Prime Minister (head of government).