GOVERNMENT

JAMB 2007 - Question 40

Government 2007 JAMB Past Questions - Question 40: The principle of federal character was first enunciated in the

Choose the correct answers from the options given.
The principle of federal character was first enunciated in the
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Correct Answer

D

Explanation

ThePrinciple of Federal Character was enuciated in the 1979 Constitution. Thisstands to reason that the appointments of government personnel into any Federalestablishment or agency or as a minister is to be done to reflect the federalCharacter. This means that appointments should spread across the entirecountry. The Constitution: The FederalCharacter Commission to have a Chairman and one person to represent each of thestates and Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The Resposibility OfThe Commission To work out equitable formula which should be subject toapproval by the National Assembly for the distribution of all cadres of postsin the Public Services of the federation and the states, armed forces, thepolice and other relevant government organisations.