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JAMB 2006 - Question 8

Government 2006 JAMB Past Questions - Question 8: The chairman of the National Defence Council as provided in the 1999 Constitution is the

Choose the most appropriate option for the gap .
The chairman of the National Defence Council as provided in the 1999 Constitution is the
A:
B:
C:
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Correct Answer

C

Explanation

The President is the chairman ofthe National Defence Council as provided in the 1999 constitution.Other members are asfollows:1. The Vice President who shall be theDeputy Chairman2. The Minister of the Government ofthe Federation responsible for defence;3. The Chief of Defence Staff;4. The Chief of Army Staff;5. The Chief of Naval Staff;6. The Chief of Air Staff and7. Such other members as the Presidentmay appoint.The Council shall have power toadvise the President on matters relating to the defence of the sovereignty andterritorial integrityof Nigeria.