The first minority state to be created in the Nigerian federation was
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A.
Benue Plateau -
B.
Cross River -
C.
Kwara -
D.
Mid-West
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation
The creation of the Midwest State is significant for the following reasons: It was the first state to be created in Nigeria. It remains the only Nigerian state to be created by constitutional means, and not by a military fiat. Its creation facilitated a stronger voice for the articulation of minority rights in Nigerian Politics.