Western Region of Nigeria

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The Western Region of Nigeria was established as one of three regions united in the Federation of Nigeria as laid out in the Lyttleton constitution adopted in 1954. [1] On 27 May 1967 1967 the region was divided into the Western State (Nigeria) and Lagos State. [2]

Chief Obafemi Awolowo was leader of the Action Group and served as Premier of the Western Region from 1954 to 1959. [3]

References

  1. ↑ "Western Region, Nigeria (1960 - 1967)". www.crwflags.com. Flags Of The World. Retrieved 15 August 2025.
  2. ↑ "Lagos, Nigeria (1960 - 1970)". www.crwflags.com. Flags of the World.
  3. ↑ "Chief Obafemi Awolowo, Premier of the Western Region, Nigeria | Smithsonian Institution". www.si.edu. Smithsonian Institution. Retrieved 15 August 2025.


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