Question 96:

• JAMB 2012

Protests by trade unions in Nigeria during the colonial period were aimed at

A. Achieving political independence
B. Establishing more industries
C. Obtaining specific benefits for members
D. Fighting corruption among government officials.

Question 97:

• JAMB 2012

Which of the following served as federal ministers under the Tafawa Balewa Administration?

A. Alhaji Muhammadu Ribadu and Chief Festus Okotie-Eboh.
B. Chief Kolawole Balogun and Alhaji Adamu Ciroma.
C. Alhaji Muhammadu Inuwa Wada and Chief Richard Akinjide
D. Chief Aja Nwachukwu and Alhaji Umaru Dikko.

Question 98:

• JAMB 2012

An important function of FEDECO during the 1979 elections was

A. Establishing party offices
B. Promulgating the new constitution into law
C. Swearing-in of elected officials
D. Delineating electoral constituencies.

Question 99:

• JAMB 2012

The Nigerian Youth Movement collapsed as a result of

A. Its failure to win elections
B. Shortage of funds to run its affairs
C. The harassment of its leadership by government
D. The break-up of its leadership.

Question 100:

• JAMB 2012

During the colonial period, agricultural policy in Nigeria was designed to

A. Raise the financial base of the country
B. Make the economy compete favourably in the world market
C. Provide raw materials for British industries
D. Demonstrate Britain’s concern for the development of its colonies.