Which of the following states were created in 1996?

Government

JAMB 2007

A. Akwa Ibom and Kogi
B. Gombe and Zamfara
C. Adamawa and Ekiti
D. Ebonyi and Osun

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation

Gombe and Zamfara were the states created in 1996.

On October, 1, General Sani Abacha announced the creation of six more states and the states were as follows:

1. Ekiti State

2. Ebonyi State

3. Bayalsa State

4. Nassarawa State

5. Zamfara State and

6. Gombe State.

This brought the number of states in Nigeria to 36 at present.

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