Federation of Nigeria
African country from 1960 to 1963
Federation of Nigeria
The Federation of Nigeria was a predecessor to modern-day Nigeria from 1954 to 1963. It was a British protectorate until its independence on 1 October 1960. The Federation consisted of three regions: Northern Region of Nigeria Western Region of Nigeria Eastern Region of Nigeria British rule of Colonial Nigeria ended in 1960, when the Nigeria Independence Act 1960 made the federation an independent sovereign state. Elizabeth II remained head of state as the Queen of Nigeria, as well as other dominions and commonwealth realms. Her constitutional roles in Nigeria were exercisable by the Governor-General of Nigeria. Three people held the office of governor-general during the whole existence of the Federation of Nigeria: Sir John Stuart Macpherson 1954 – 15 June 1955 Sir James Wilson Robertson 15 June 1955 – 16 November 1960 Nnamdi Azikiwe 16 November 1960 – 1 October 1963 Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa held office as prime minister (and head of government). The Federal Republic of Nigeria came...
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