Theory question 108
Constitutional Development in NigeriaHighlight six political changes introduced into the Nigerian political system by the 1954 Constitution.
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Any six (Lyttelton Constitution): made Nigeria a true federation of three regions plus Southern Cameroons; division of powers into exclusive and concurrent lists, with residual powers to the regions; Lagos made a federal territory; regionalisation of the civil service, judiciary and marketing boards; Premiers as heads of regional governments; Governor-General at the centre and Governors in the regions; direct elections into the House of Representatives; regional and federal Public Service Commissions; Speaker to preside over the House of Representatives; federal Supreme Court created.
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