Macpherson Constitution of 1951 - SS2 Government Past Questions and Answers - page 1
What was the main objective of the Macpherson Constitution of 1951?
To introduce representative government in Nigeria
To establish a monarchy in Nigeria
To maintain colonial rule in Nigeria
How many regions were created under the Macpherson Constitution?
One
Two
Three
Who was the Governor-General of Nigeria at the time the Macpherson Constitution was introduced?
Sir John Macpherson
Sir Ahmadu Bello
Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa
What was the main function of the central legislative council under the Macpherson Constitution?
To make laws on all subjects
To make laws on certain subjects, such as defense, foreign affairs, and communications
To establish local government councils
What reforms did the Macpherson Constitution introduce in the local government system?
It abolished the local government councils
It allowed for full local autonomy
It created new local government councils and allowed for some level of local autonomy
Which regions were created under the Macpherson Constitution?
Did the Macpherson Constitution represent full independence and democratic rule in Nigeria?