WAEC Civic Education 2018 Question 7

Question 7

Human Rights

An agency established by the Federal Government of Nigeria to protect rights of citizens is

  1. A.Centre for Human Rights and Development.
  2. B.Human Rights Watch.
  3. C.Legal Aid Council.
  4. D.Human Rights Monitor.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (Legal Aid Council.)

Explanation

The Legal Aid Council (set up in 1976) is a federal agency that gives free legal help to poor citizens; the others are non-governmental groups.