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Which of the following states were created in 1996?

Which of the following states were created in 1996?
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  • A Akwa Ibom and Kogi
  • B Gombe and Zamfara
  • C Adamawa and Ekiti
  • D Ebonyi and Osun
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.

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