JAMB Economics 2005 Question 15

Question 15

Natural Resources and Petroleum

The major contribution of the petroleum industry to the Nigerian economy is the

  1. A.generation of revenue for the oil companies
  2. B.provision of employment opportunities for communities
  3. C.generation of revenue for government
  4. D.promotion of industrial harmony
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Answer: C (generation of revenue for government)

Explanation

Oil provides most of the Nigerian government's revenue and foreign exchange.