JAMB Economics 2004 Question 19

Question 19

Labour Market

The labour force in Nigeria falls between the ages of

  1. A.18 and 45
  2. B.18 and 55
  3. C.18 and 60
  4. D.18 and 30
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (18 and 60)

Explanation

In Nigeria the working population is usually taken as people aged 18 to 60, the legal working and retirement ages.