Who re-organised the Nigeria's four regions into twelve states in May 1967?
A.
General Yakubu Gowon
B.
Lieutenant-Colonel Ojukwu
C.
Philip Effiong
D.
Abubakar Tafawa Balewa
Correct Answer: General Yakubu Gowon
Explanation
On May 27, 1967, General Yakubu Gowon, who was Nigeria’s Head of State at the time, announced the creation of twelve states from the existing four regions (Northern, Western, Eastern, and Mid-Western regions). This was done to reduce ethnic tensions and prevent the secession of the Eastern Region (which later declared itself the Republic of Biafra, leading to the Nigerian Civil War).
On May 27, 1967, General Yakubu Gowon, who was Nigeria’s Head of State at the time, announced the creation of twelve states from the existing four regions (Northern, Western, Eastern, and Mid-Western regions). This was done to reduce ethnic tensions and prevent the secession of the Eastern Region (which later declared itself the Republic of Biafra, leading to the Nigerian Civil War).
