The Premier of the Eastern Region of Nigeria in 1962 was

A.

Chief Michael Okpara

B.

Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe

C.

Dr. Akanu Ibiam

D.

Mr. Ukpabi Asika

Correct answer is A

Dr. Nnamdi Azikwe had relinquished his position as Premier in 1959 and later became the first indigenous Governor-
General at independence; he was succeeded by Dr. Okpara Akanu Ibiam was the Regional Governor while Ukpabi Asika was the Administrator of the East Central state under Gowon between 1967 and 1975.