When Nigeria achieved independence in 1960, the head of state was the
- president
- prime minister
- Governor-General
-
Queen of England.
The correct answer is: D
Explanation
When Nigeria achieved independence in 1960, the Head of state was the Governor-General, representing the queen of England.
One of the main provisions of the constitution of 1960 was that the governor general was made the constitutional ceremonial Head of state and a representative of the Queen of England.
This means the queen was the head of state but appointed a representative in the person of the governor-general to stand in for her, in her absence.