The Ibadan Conference of 1950 was convened to discuss the provisions of the

The Ibadan Conference of 1950 was a meeting of Nigerian political leaders, convened by the British colonial government to discuss the provisions of the Macpherson Constitution. The Macpherson Constitution was a proposal for a new constitution for Nigeria, put forward by the British colonial government in response to growing demands for Nigerian participation in government. The Ibadan Conference was an opportunity for Nigerian political leaders to express their views on the proposed constitution, and to negotiate for greater political representation and autonomy for Nigeria. The conference was attended by many prominent Nigerian political figures, including Chief Obafemi Awolowo, Nnamdi Azikiwe, and Ahmadu Bello. The discussions at the conference led to several changes to the proposed constitution, including the creation of a central legislature and the establishment of regional governments with limited autonomy. Therefore, the Ibadan Conference of 1950 was convened to discuss the provisions of the Macpherson Constitution, which was a proposed new constitution for Nigeria put forward by the British colonial government.