JAMB Government 1980 Question 50

Question 50

Civil Service

Which of the following bodies in Nigeria performs the function of an Ombudsman?

  1. A.The Public Service Commission
  2. B.The National Economic Planning Commission
  3. C.The National Security Organisation
  4. D.The Public Complaints Commission
  5. E.The Civil Service Commission
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (The Public Complaints Commission)

Explanation

An ombudsman investigates citizens' complaints against government officials. In Nigeria this is the Public Complaints Commission, created by decree in 1975.