Government JAMB

Nigeria became a federation of thirty-six state during the era of?

A. Abdulsalami Abubakar
B. Yakubu Gowon
C. Ibrahim Babangida
D. Sani Abacha

Correct Answer:

Option D – Sani Abacha

Explanation

In 1996, General Sani Abacha came to power. He managed to create six more states, which gives us a current number of 36 states. The new states were:

  • Nasarawa
  • Ebony
  • Ekiti
  • Gombe
  • Bayelsa
  • Zamfara
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