The inception of state creation in the Nigerian military era is traceable to the regime of
Aguiyi Ironsi
Murtala/Obasanjo
Yakubu Gowon
Ibrahim Babangida
Correct answer is C
Yakubu Gowon is the correct answer. He created 12 states for Nigeria on May, 27 1967. This initiative further placed Nigeria on the pathway to the adoption of a true federal system.