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The head of government under the 1979 Constitution is the ____________

The head of government under the 1979 Constitution is the ____________
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  • A President
  • B Prime minister
  • C Speaker of the house of represenative
  • D Senate president
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Nigeria became a federal republic under the Constitution of 1963 and the monarch and Governor-General were replaced by a ceremonial President. In 1979, under the 1979 Constitution, the President gained executive powers, becoming head of both state and government.

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