JAMB Government 1994 Question 34

Question 34

Nigerian Federalism

One major constraint on the smooth operation of federalism in Nigeria is the

  1. A.lack of an acceptable revenue allocation formula
  2. B.inability to conduct a successful census
  3. C.high cost of administration
  4. D.frequent change of government
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (lack of an acceptable revenue allocation formula)

Explanation

Arguments over how federal revenue should be shared between the federal, state and local governments have troubled Nigerian federalism since independence.