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WAEC Government 2002 Question 48

Question 48

Constitutional Development in Nigeria

The Queen of England ceased to be the Head of State of Nigeria on 12 October

  1. A.1960
  2. B.1963
  3. C.1965
  4. D.1979.
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Answer: B (1963)

Explanation

Nigeria became a republic in October 1963 (on 1 October), with Nnamdi Azikiwe as President replacing the Queen.