Who is the elected head of a state government in Nigeria?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. The Governor
- Step 1: Nigeria's 36 states each have an executive. Step 2. Its head is the Governor, who is elected. Answer: The Governor. Why not the others: Premiers led the regions before 1966, an Emir is a traditional ruler, and a Chairman heads a local government.
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