Bernard Bourdillon the Governor-general at that time initiated and laid the foundation of federalism in Nigeria in 1939 by creating three provinces. From 1901 to 1958, the number of regions was increased to three through both acquisition of territories and partition from existing provinces.
Explanation:
Bernard Bourdillon the Governor-general at that time initiated and laid the foundation of federalism in Nigeria in 1939 by creating three provinces. From 1901 to 1958, the number of regions was increased to three through both acquisition of territories and partition from existing provinces.
