JAMB Economics 2000 Question 29

Question 29

Industrialisation

The slow pace of industrial growth in Nigeria can be attributed to

  1. A.overdependence on the oil sector
  2. B.inadequate number of unskilled labour
  3. C.lack of raw materials
  4. D.inadequate infrastructural facilities.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (overdependence on the oil sector)

Explanation

Since the oil boom, Nigeria has relied on oil revenue and neglected building up manufacturing.