Government JAMB

Before 1945; the component units of Nigeria were?

A. states
B. regions
C. districts
D. provinces

Correct Answer:

Option D – provinces

Explanation

The Provinces of Nigeria are a former administrative division in Nigeria, which were in use in Colonial Nigeria and shortly after independence; from 1900 to 1967. They were altered many times throughout their history. They were divided into divisions, some of these were further subdivided into native authorities. Northern Nigeria and Southern Nigeria were also sometimes known as the Northern Provinces or Southern Provinces respectively. Currently, Nigeria uses states as its administrative division.

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