The capital relocation to Abuja occurred during
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Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Abuja officially became Nigeria’s capital in 1991, following years of planning and construction that began in the late 1970s. The move aimed to create a purpose-built administrative center and promote national unity by situating the capital in a neutral, central location. It also reduced Lagos’s overcrowding and traffic problems.
Abuja officially became Nigeria’s capital in 1991, following years of planning and construction that began in the late 1970s. The move aimed to create a purpose-built administrative center and promote national unity by situating the capital in a neutral, central location. It also reduced Lagos’s overcrowding and traffic problems.