Which of the following states were created in 1996?

A. Akwa Ibom and Kogi
B. Gombe and Zamfara
C. Adamawa and Ekiti
D. Ebonyi and Osun

Correct Answer:

Option B – Gombe and Zamfara

Explanation

Gombe and Zamfara were the states created in 1996.

On October, 1, General Sani Abacha announced the creation of six more states and the states were as follows:

1. Ekiti State
2. Ebonyi State
3. Bayelsa State
4. Nassarawa State
5. Zamfara State and
6. Gombe State.

This brought the number of states in Nigeria to 36 at present.