WAEC Government 1995 Question 51

Question 51

Public Corporations

Which of the following is a feature of a public corporation? It

  1. A.provides social services and amenities
  2. B.has a Director-General as head of General Administration
  3. C.is set up to make profit
  4. D.has a minister as the administrative head
  5. E.does not have a legal personality.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (provides social services and amenities)

Explanation

Public corporations are set up mainly to provide essential services and amenities. They have legal personality and are headed by boards and managing directors, not ministers, and profit is not their main aim.