GOVERNMENT
JAMB 2009 - Question 6
Government 2009 JAMB Past Questions - Question 6: The fear of domination in the public service led to the
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Explanation
;The fear ofdomination in the public service led to the establishment cf the FederalCharacter Commission. Federal Character refers tc distribution of amenities ancresources or appointments basec on quota system. This is to be applied in thethree tiers of government in the country. E.g. Political appointments, Locationof Unity secondary Schools, Board Admission into tertiary institutions Locationof iron and Steel Mills. Some of the factors responsible for the introductionof Federal Characters include1 To ensure Unity, Stability, etc. ii. Discrimination.iii. Struggle for Lion's sharev. Fear ofDomination.

