Premier of Northern Nigeria

Premier of
Northern Nigeria

Badge of Northern Nigeria

Flag of Northern Nigeria
Incumbent
Interregnum
Government of Northern Nigeria
Style The Right Honourable
Reports to Assembly of Northern Nigeria
Residence Arewa House, Kaduna
Seat Kaduna
Appointer Governor of Northern Nigeria
Term length 4 Years
Formation Jan 1 1943

The Premier of Northern Nigeria is the head of government of Northern Nigeria. The office was established by the MacPherson's Constitution of the 1951 that guaranteed the autonomy of Nigeria's Regions. Equivalent to the Office of Prime Minister, the Premier serves as the head of a Westminster style government. The Office is appointed by the Governor of Northern Nigeria with the approval of the Northern Nigerian house of assembly.[1]

References

  1. Dudley, Billy J (1968). Parties and politics in Northern Nigeria. Psychology Press. ISBN 0714616583.
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