The Mid-Western Region was created in Nigeria in

1. Analyze the question The question asks for the year the Mid-Western Region was created in Nigeria. This is a Nigerian constitutional history question.

2. Explain the concept Before 1963, Nigeria had three regions: Northern, Western, and Eastern. The Mid-Western Region was carved out of the Western Region. This followed the political crisis in the Western Region (the Akintola-Awolowo crisis of 1962) and the agitation of minority groups (Edo and Delta peoples) who wanted their own region.

3. Step-by-step timeline

• 1962: A bill was passed to create the region, and a plebiscite was held in the area to confirm the people's wishes.
• 9 August 1963: The Mid-Western Region was formally created, with Benin City as its capital.
• 1 October 1963: Nigeria became a Republic, and the region was already in place as the fourth region.
• Dennis Osadebay became its first Premier.

So the formal creation date is 1963, which makes the region number four in the Federation.

4. Answer The correct option is C. 1963.

5. Tip Remember: "1963 - Republic and Mid-West, four regions in the nest." Nigeria had 3 regions up to 1960-62, and the Mid-West arrived in 1963 as the fourth. Also link it to Benin City and Dennis Osadebay, since JAMB often asks about these in follow-up questions. Don't confuse it with 1967, when the 12 states were created.