The 1960 Independence Constitution of Nigeria provided for the

A.

President as head of government

B.

Governor-General as head of state

C.

Queen as head of state

D.

Governor-General as head of government

Correct answer is C

The 1960 Independence Constitution of Nigeria provided for the Queen as head of state.

According to Francis Adigwe (1977), ''The Head of the State was a constitutional Monarch, the Queen of Great Britain.'' Some was represented by the Governor General.