MERITS/SIGNIFICANCES OF THE MACPHERSON CONSTITUTION

  1. The constitution made Nigerians ministers at both central and regional levels for the first time.
  2. The drafting of the constitution was preceded by a widespread consultation.
  3. Laid the framework for true federalism by regions and the central government.
  4. Introduced a new central making body called House of Representatives.
  5. The constitution encouraged a wider representative of each of the region in the House of Representatives.

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