JAMB History Past Questions & Answers - Page 34

166.

Before the Macpherson's constitution of 1951, the North was governed by

A.

Elders

B.

Emirs

C.

The Constitution

D.

Proclamation of the Governor

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

167.

The Coussey Commission Report laid the ground-work for the eventual independence of

A.

Ghana

B.

Gambia

C.

Liberia

D.

Nigeria

Correct answer is A

The recommendation of the Coussey Commission formed the basis of the 1950 constitution. It marked the beginning of the process of independence for the Gold Coast as Ghana, The first Sub -Saharan British Colony to achieve independence.

168.

Who was appointed by the federal government of Nigeria as the administrator of Western Region in 1962?

A.

Chief Ladoke Akintola

B.

Chief Obafemi Awolowo

C.

Dr M.A Majekodunmi

D.

Chief Remi Fani Kayode

Correct answer is C

He was appointed sole administrator of Western Region in June 1962 after a political crisis in the region, holding office in place of the Premier Samuel Akintola until December that year.

169.

The first almagamation in Nigeria happened in the year ___

A.

1914

B.

1886

C.

1906

D.

1900

Correct answer is C

In 1906, the Southern protectorate was almagamated with the Lagos colony to form the colony and protectorate of Southern Nigeria.

170.

The first British consul in Nigeria was

A.

Lord Lugard

B.

John Beecroft

C.

William Parry

D.

Edward Nicolls

Correct answer is B

In 1849, John Beecroft was appointed Consul of the Bights of Benin and Biafra by the British, a position he held (along with his governorship of Fernando Po) until his death in 1854.