JAMB Government 1998 Question 35

Question 35

Nigerian Federalism

Federalism was adopted in Nigeria as a constitutional response to the problem of

  1. A.educational imbalance
  2. B.national identity
  3. C.ethnic pluralism
  4. D.manpower and resources
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (ethnic pluralism)

Explanation

Nigeria has many ethnic groups with different cultures. Federalism lets each group keep some self-rule while staying in one country.