passwella.
Menu

WAEC Government 1998 Question 42

Question 42

Constitutional Development in Nigeria

One of the main features of the Republican Constitution adopted by Nigeria in 1963 was that the

  1. A.office of the Governor-General was retained
  2. B.Prime Minister became the Head of State
  3. C.President became the Head of State
  4. D.President was responsible to the Queen of England
  5. E.Prime Minister became the Governor-General.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (President became the Head of State)

Explanation

In 1963 a Nigerian President (Azikiwe) replaced the Queen as Head of State.