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JAMB Government 1993 Question 36

Question 36

Nigerian Federalism

The term federal character was popularised by the

  1. A.1975 Constitution Drafting Committee
  2. B.1979 Constitution
  3. C.Murtala/Obasanjo regime
  4. D.Buhari regime.
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Answer: B (1979 Constitution)

Explanation

The idea of 'federal character' (fair spread of appointments across states) was written into the 1979 Constitution, which made it widely known and binding.