JAMB Economics 1983 Question 19

Question 19

Business Organisations

Which of the following enterprises does NOT pursue the sole objective of profit maximization?

  1. A.Roads Nigeria Ltd.
  2. B.Union Bank of Nigeria Ltd.
  3. C.Nigerian Electric Power Authority
  4. D.Volkswagen (VW) Nigeria Ltd.
  5. E.Kingsway Nigeria Ltd.
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Answer: C (Nigerian Electric Power Authority)

Explanation

NEPA was a public corporation whose main aim was to provide electricity as a service to the public, not to maximise profit.