The Premier of the Eastern Region of Nigeria in 1962 was
Chief Michael Okpara
Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe
Dr. Akanu Ibiam
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.