1976Event
Nineteen-state structure introduced
The military government expanded Nigeria from twelve to nineteen states.
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1976
Nineteen-state structure introduced
The military government expanded Nigeria from twelve to nineteen states.
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What happened
The military government expanded Nigeria from twelve to nineteen states. The reform was paired with a new local government framework and plans for a new federal capital.
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