2020
government
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Southern Nigeria was divided into Eastern and Western provinces for administrative purposes in _________
A.
1935
B.
1937
C.
1939
D.
1941
Correct Answer: 1939
Explanation
In 1939, Southern Nigeria was officially divided into the Eastern and Western Provinces by Governor Bernard Bourdillon for administrative convenience. Before this, Southern Nigeria was administered as a single entity after the 1914 amalgamation of the Northern and Southern Protectorates. The division allowed for better governance and set the foundation for the later creation of Nigeria’s regions in 1954.
In 1939, Southern Nigeria was officially divided into the Eastern and Western Provinces by Governor Bernard Bourdillon for administrative convenience. Before this, Southern Nigeria was administered as a single entity after the 1914 amalgamation of the Northern and Southern Protectorates. The division allowed for better governance and set the foundation for the later creation of Nigeria’s regions in 1954.THIS WEEK's
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