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The Richards Constitution of 1946 introduced the concept of regionalism in Nigeria, ...

The Richards Constitution of 1946 introduced the concept of regionalism in Nigeria, dividing the country into how many regions?
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  • A 5
  • B 4
  • C 2
  • D 3
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
The Richards Constitution of 1946 introduced the concept of regionalism in Nigeria, dividing the country into three regions: Northern, Western, and Eastern. This was done to decentralize power and give more autonomy to the regions, which were largely divided along ethnic lines.

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