WAEC Government 1996 Question 38

Question 38

Constitutional Development in Nigeria

The 1954 Lyttleton Constitution of Nigeria created the office of the

  1. A.Regional Premier
  2. B.Prime Minister
  3. C.Speaker of the House
  4. D.Governor
  5. E.Leaders of government business.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (Regional Premier)

Explanation

The 1954 constitution provided for Premiers as heads of the regional governments. The office of Federal Prime Minister came in 1957.