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JAMB 2011 - Question 36

Government 2011 JAMB Past Questions - Question 36: The principle of federal character was adopted in order to promote equitable allocation of

Choose the most appropriate option for the gap .
The principle of federal character was adopted in order to promote equitable allocation of
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Correct Answer

C

Explanation

The principle of federal character was adoptedin order to promote equitable allocation of positions and appointments amongpeople of various regions. Federal Character Commission is one of the provisionsof the 1999 Constatation. It was then put down as follows: Federal CharacterCommission to have a chairman and one person to represent each of the statesand Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. Its responsibly is to work outequitable formula subject to approval of the National Assembly for the distribution ofall cadres of posts in the Public services of the Federation and the States,armed forces, the police and other relevant government organisations.