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Question 21:

The establishment of Freetown in 1822 facilitated

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A The settlement of freed slaves
B Christian missionary activities
C Humanitarian activities
D The improvement of agriculture.

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Question 22:

The NCNC London Delegate pressed for

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A Free primary education for all Nigerian children
B Autonomy for the regions
C A revision of the Richards Constitution
D Outright independence for Nigeria.

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Question 23:

The Lyttleton Constitution is considered a landmark in the history of Nigeria, because it

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A Created a federal structure of government for the country
B Made ministers accountable to the electorate
C Recognized Lagos as a federal territory
D Gave ministers full authority over their ministries.

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Question 24:

Protests by trade unions in Nigeria during the colonial period were aimed at

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A Achieving political independence
B Establishing more industries
C Obtaining specific benefits for members
D Fighting corruption among government officials.

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Question 25:

Which of the following served as federal ministers under the Tafawa Balewa Administration?

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A Alhaji Muhammadu Ribadu and Chief Festus Okotie-Eboh.
B Chief Kolawole Balogun and Alhaji Adamu Ciroma.
C Alhaji Muhammadu Inuwa Wada and Chief Richard Akinjide
D Chief Aja Nwachukwu and Alhaji Umaru Dikko.

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