Which of the following states were created in 1996?
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Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Gombe and Zamfara were among the states created in 1996. On 1 October 1996, General Sani Abacha’s military government announced the creation of six new states: Ekiti, Ebonyi, Bayelsa, Nasarawa, Zamfara, and Gombe. This brought the total number of states in Nigeria to 36. Akwa Ibom, Kogi, Adamawa, Ekiti, Ebonyi, and Osun were created at different times. Gombe and Zamfara are correctly paired as 1996 creations.
Gombe and Zamfara were among the states created in 1996. On 1 October 1996, General Sani Abacha’s military government announced the creation of six new states: Ekiti, Ebonyi, Bayelsa, Nasarawa, Zamfara, and Gombe. This brought the total number of states in Nigeria to 36. Akwa Ibom, Kogi, Adamawa, Ekiti, Ebonyi, and Osun were created at different times. Gombe and Zamfara are correctly paired as 1996 creations.