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Under the 1979 constitution of Nigeria, each State was allowed to elect____________

Under the 1979 constitution of Nigeria, each State was allowed to elect____________
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  • A Three senators
  • B From two to five senators depending on the population
  • C Five senators
  • D As many senators as the state could finance.
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Under the 1979 Constitution, each state was permitted to elect five senators into the Senate. This was different from the 1999 Constitution, which provides for three senators per state.

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