NIGERIA2024-09-252024-09-251948https://nigeriareposit.nln.gov.ng/handle/20.500.14186/1640The story of the new constitution during the time of His Excellency the Governor, Sir John Macpherson. G.C.M.G. Modern Nigeria is a young country. As a single erritory it has existed for less than fifty years. It includes within its boundaries many peoples of different history, raditions and outlook. But the natural diversities can and will be a source not of weakness but of strength. There is a growing realisation that there must be unity and common purpose.how was the new constitution prepared?; the decision on how the constitutional review should be carried out; how the constitutional review was conducted; the general conference; approval by the secretary of state; a great achievement; how will the new constitution work?; regional autonomy; representative legislatures; the central council of ministers and regional executive councils; representative legislatures; the central council of ministers and regional executive councils; the ministerial system; finance; the government service; electoral system; the time-table; a challenge to Nigeria.enTechnical Report