Which 1966 decree angered Northern leaders by merging the regional civil services into one national service?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. Unification Decree No. 34
- Step 1: General Aguiyi-Ironsi ruled by decree after the January 1966 coup. Step 2. Decree No. 34 of May 1966 ended the separate regional services and led to unrest. Answer: Unification Decree No. 34. Why not the others: the Native Authority Ordinance, the Land Use Decree and the Indigenisation Decree dealt with indirect rule, land and company ownership.
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