The head of government under the 1979 Constitution is the _____
A.
president
B.
prime minister
C.
speaker of the house of represenative
D.
senate president
Correct Answer: president
Explanation
Nigeria became a federal republic under the Constitution of 1963 and the monarch and Governor-General were replaced by a ceremonial President. In 1979, under the 1979 Constitution, the President gained executive powers, becoming head of both state and government.
Nigeria became a federal republic under the Constitution of 1963 and the monarch and Governor-General were replaced by a ceremonial President. In 1979, under the 1979 Constitution, the President gained executive powers, becoming head of both state and government.