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JAMB Government 1984 Question 46

Question 46

Executive

To be elected President of Nigeria, the 1979 Constitution states that one must have attained the age of

  1. A.21 years
  2. B.35 years
  3. C.50 years
  4. D.60 years
  5. E.65 years
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (35 years)

Explanation

The 1979 Constitution set 35 years as the minimum age for President. The 1999 Constitution first set it at 40; a 2018 amendment lowered it back to 35.