Concept:In 1967, Nigeria’s regions were restructured into a new federal system of states.
Explanation:Before 1967, Nigeria had four regions: Northern, Western, Eastern, and Mid-Western.
General Yakubu Gowon created exactly
12 states on May 27, 1967.
This action divided the former regions into smaller administrative units.
It was mainly done to decentralize power and reduce the influence of the Eastern Region during the Biafra crisis.
Therefore, the number of states created in Nigeria in 1967 is
12.
Answer:Option B.
12