The adoption of a federal system of government in Nigeria under colonial rule was necessitated mainly by
-
A.
geographical proximity -
B.
adminsitrative convenience -
C.
cultural diversity -
D.
vast conomic resources -
E.
B and C
Correct Answer: Option E
Explanation
The adoption of a federal system of government in Nigeria under colonial rule was necessitated mainly by Administrative convenience. another was cultural diversity.
In 1946, Arthur Richard made some constitutional proposals for the country such as:
1. Providing adequately for the diverse elements making up the people within that unit
2. Dividing the country into three administrative units or regions.