JAMB Government 2009 Question 5

Question 5

Public Corporations

Privatization and commercialization programmes in Nigeria have

  1. A.increased public utilities
  2. B.de-emphasized government ownership
  3. C.reduced government revenue
  4. D.encouraged corruption.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (de-emphasized government ownership)

Explanation

These programmes reduced the role of government as owner of businesses, transferring ownership or running methods to the private sector.