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The first Governor General of colonial Nigeria was

The first Governor General of colonial Nigeria was
Take Free Practice Test On 2026 JAMB UTME, Post UTME, WAEC SSCE, GCE, NECO SSCE
  • A Sir Hugh Clifford
  • B Sir James Robertson
  • C Dr Nnamdi Azikiwe
  • D Sir Ralph Moore
  • E Lord Lugard
Correct Answer: Option E
Explanation:
The first Governor-General of colonial Nigeria was Lord Lugard. 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.

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