WAEC Government 2000 Question 37

Question 37

Constitutional Development in Nigeria

The concept of regionalism in Nigeria was first introduced by the

  1. A.Independence Constitution
  2. B.Macpherson Constitution
  3. C.Richard's Constitution
  4. D.Lyttleton Constitution.
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Answer: C (Richard's Constitution)

Explanation

The Richards Constitution of 1946 first divided Nigeria into three regions with regional Houses of Assembly.