A distinctive feature of the Richards Constitution was its provision for?

A. unofficial members in the Legislative Council
B. a Legislative Council for the whole of Nigeria
C. the establishment of local councils
D. official members in the Legislative Council

Correct Answer:

Option B – a Legislative Council for the whole of Nigeria

Explanation

A distinctive feature of the Richards Constitution was its provision for a Legislative Council for the whole of Nigeria.

Northern and Southern Niger were brought together under one Legislative Council. That is, the same laws were made for the whole country by the same legislature.