The Premier of the Eastern Region of Nigeria in 1962 was

  • A Chief Michael Okpara
  • B Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe
  • C Dr. Akanu Ibiam
  • D Mr. Ukpabi Asika.
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The correct answer is A. Chief Michael Okpara

Dr. Nnamdi Azikwe had relinguished his

position as Premier in 1959 and later

became the first indigenous Governor-

General at independence; he was succeeded by Dr. Okpara Akanu Ibiam was the Regional Governor while

Ukpabi Asika was the Administrator of the East Central state under Gowon between 1967 and 1975.

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