Theory question 104
Business OrganisationsSection B: answer three questions only from this section.
Give any five reasons why public corporations are established in Nigeria.
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Model answer
To provide essential services (water, electricity, rail transport) at reasonable prices
To prevent private monopolies exploiting consumers
Huge capital required is beyond private investors
To control strategic industries for national security
To provide services that are not profitable enough to attract private firms
To create employment
To generate revenue for government
To reduce foreign domination of the economy
To promote balanced regional development
Explanation
Five reasons, each explained briefly.