JAMB Government 1985 Question 28

Question 28

Judiciary

Under the 1979 Nigerian Constitution, the Supreme Court judges were appointed by the

  1. A.Judicial Service Commission
  2. B.president
  3. C.honourable chief justice
  4. D.senate
  5. E.National Assembly
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (president)

Explanation

Under the 1979 Constitution the President appointed Supreme Court justices on the advice of the Federal Judicial Service Commission (the Chief Justice also needed Senate confirmation).