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WAEC Government 1994 Question 40

Question 40

Constitutional Development in Nigeria

The 1979 Constitution sought to solve some of the problems associated with Nigerian federalism by providing for

  1. A.the reflection of federal character in public appointments
  2. B.an equitable revenue allocation
  3. C.less stringent conditions for the creation of more states
  4. D.less stringent conditions for secession
  5. E.a week centre vis a vis the states.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (the reflection of federal character in public appointments)

Explanation

The 1979 constitution introduced the federal character principle so that appointments would reflect the diversity of the states and no group would dominate. (The 1999 constitution keeps this principle.)