GOVERNMENT
JAMB 2010 - Question 49
Government 2010 JAMB Past Questions - Question 49: The Secretary-General of the United Nations is appointed by the
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Correct Answer
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Explanation
The secetary -General of United Nations is appointed by theGeneral AssembK recommendation of the Security CouncL The Secretariat of theU.N.O. is situate! headquarters in New York. It is headed r Secretary Generalwho is the Chief Ex Officer of the organisation appoiirs. General Assembly onthe recommen the Security Council. The Secretaryholds office for a five yearperiod. it could then be renewed if the incumbent satisfactorily. Itshould be noted that only citizens Scandinavian, African, Asian and American countries are eligible for theof the Secretary-General.

