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: C
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.