Concept:The question tests the history of Nigeria's Western Region leadership at the time of independence.Explanation:At Nigeria's independence in 1960, the Premier of the Western Region was Chief Ladoke Akintola.He became Premier after Chief Obafemi Awolowo moved to national politics as the federal opposition leader.Although Dr. M. A. Majekodunmi was later appointed as a sole administrator during the regional crisis, this happened after the immediate post-independence period.Therefore, Akintola held the premiership immediately after independence.Answer:B. Chief Ladoke Akintola