The first restructure of the Nigerian Federation took place with the?

A. creation of mid-west Region in 1963
B. abolition of federalism in 1966
C. military counter-coup in 1966
D. creation of states in 1967

Correct Answer:

Option A – creation of mid-west Region in 1963

Explanation

The first restructuring of the Nigerian Federation took place with the creation of the mid-west Region in 1963.

The creation of the mid-west Region which came into effect on October 1, 1963, was one of the provisions of the 1963 constitution. With that, the mid-western Region was carried out from the Western Region. Nigeria then had four Regions and no more three.