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: Option 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.