Which of the following states were created in 1996?
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Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Gombe and Zamfara were the states created in 1996.
On October, 1, General Sani Abacha announced the creation of six more states and the states were as follows:
1. Ekiti State
2. Ebonyi State
3. Bayalsa State
4. Nassarawa State
5. Zamfara State and
6. Gombe State.
This brought the number of states in Nigeria to 36 at present.
Gombe and Zamfara were the states created in 1996.
On October, 1, General Sani Abacha announced the creation of six more states and the states were as follows:
1. Ekiti State
2. Ebonyi State
3. Bayalsa State
4. Nassarawa State
5. Zamfara State and
6. Gombe State.
This brought the number of states in Nigeria to 36 at present.