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:

Option C – Queen as head of state

Explanation

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.