When Nigeria achieved independence in 1960; the head of state was the?

A. president
B. prime minister
C. Governor-General
D. Queen of England.

Correct Answer:

Option D – Queen of England.

Explanation

When Nigeria achieved independence in 1960, the Head of state was the governor General.
One of the main provisions of the constitution of 1960 was that the governor general was made the constitutional ceremonial Head of state and a representative of the Queen of England.
G.A.I Ofoegbu (1999) described the Queen of England as the “Over all head of the country” that is called Nigeria.