NECO Civic Education 2014 Question 4

Question 4

Citizenship and Citizenship Education

The "right to vote and be voted for" can only be enjoyed by Nigerian citizens who attain the age of

  1. A.13.
  2. B.15.
  3. C.16.
  4. D.17.
  5. E.18.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: E (18.)

Explanation

Under the 1999 Constitution a Nigerian citizen must be 18 years or older to vote; higher minimum ages apply for contesting elections.