*WAEC HISTORY* *NUMBER SEVEN* (7) (PICK ANY FIVE) (i) Unification of Nigeria (1914): The amalgamation of the Northern and Southern Protectorates along with Lagos into a single entity under British rule, which laid the foundation for modern Nigeria. (ii) Introduction of the Clifford Constitution (1922): This was the first constitution to give Nigerians a limited role in governance by allowing for the election of members to the legislative council, albeit with restricted suffrage. (iii) Creation of Regional Governments (1946): The Richard’s Constitution of 1946 created regional governments, which helped in the decentralization of power and gave more autonomy to the regions (Northern, Western, and Eastern regions). (iv) Formation of Political Parties (1940s-1950s): Political organizations like the NCNC (National Council of Nigeria and the Cameroons), Action Group, and Northern Peoples Congress played a crucial role in the push for independence and self-governance. (v) Expansion of Education (1940s-1960s): Under the British administration, there was significant investment in education, which led to the establishment of more schools and the development of higher education institutions, like the University of Ibadan in 1948. (vi) Economic Development Plans (1950s): The British administration introduced economic policies aimed at modernizing agriculture, industry, and transportation, such as the 1946 and 1954 Development Plans, to foster the growth of the Nigerian economy. (vii) Independence Movement (1950s-1960): The Nigerian government played a role in the negotiation and preparation for Nigerian independence, culminating in Nigeria achieving self-rule on October 1, 1960. (viii) International Relations and Diplomacy (1950s-1960): Nigeria’s involvement in international diplomacy, including the establishment of Nigeria's role in the British Commonwealth and its eventual engagement with the United Nations in 1960, helped solidify its standing as a prominent nation on the African continent.