The first Governor General of Nigeria was
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Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Lord Lugard was the first Governor-General of Nigeria. He was appointed in 1914 when the Northern and Southern Protectorates were amalgamated to form a single colony and protectorate of Nigeria. Sir James Robertson was the last colonial Governor-General, while Dr Nnamdi Azikiwe became the first indigenous Governor-General.
Lord Lugard was the first Governor-General of Nigeria. He was appointed in 1914 when the Northern and Southern Protectorates were amalgamated to form a single colony and protectorate of Nigeria. Sir James Robertson was the last colonial Governor-General, while Dr Nnamdi Azikiwe became the first indigenous Governor-General.