Creation of States - Jamb Government Past Questions and Answers

Question 16:

• JAMB 2018

The creation of more states in Nigeria has ____________

A. Eliminated ethnic and religious conflicts
B. Reduced the gap between the rich and poor states
C. Increased the powers of the federal government
D. Increased the powers of the states and local government

Question 17:

• JAMB 2021

The Murtala/Obasanjo regime in Nigeria increased the number of states from ____________

A. 30 to 36
B. 19 to 20
C. 12 to 19
D. 4 to 12

Question 18:

• JAMB 2021

Who re-organised the Nigeria's four regions into twelve states in May 1967?

A. General Yakubu Gowon
B. Lieutenant-Colonel Ojukwu
C. Philip Effiong
D. Abubakar Tafawa Balewa