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When Nigeria achieved independence in 1960, the head of state was the ____________

When Nigeria achieved independence in 1960, the head of state was the ____________
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  • A Queen of England
  • B President
  • C Prime Minister
  • D Governor-General
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
When Nigeria gained independence from the United Kingdom on 1 October 1960, it originally had a parliamentary constitutional monarchy with Queen Elizabeth II as the head of state.

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