The Structure and Workings of Nigerian Federalism - Jamb Government Past Questions and Answers

Question 26:

• JAMB 2011

Under whose regime were Akwa Ibom and Katsina States created?

A. Gen Murtala Muhammed
B. Gen Ibrahim Babangida
C. Gen Sani Abacha
D. Gen Yakubu Gowon

Question 27:

• JAMB 2013

Nigeria became a federation of thirty-six state during the era of

A. Abdulsalami Abubakar
B. Yakubu Gowon
C. Ibrahim Babangida
D. Sani Abacha

Question 28:

• JAMB 2014

One of the major problems of Nigeria federalism is

A. Imbalance in the structure and sizes of units of federation
B. Pre-colonial administrative structure among the units of federation
C. Lack of revenue to cate for the demands of the federation
D. Inadequate manpower to fill vacancies

Question 29:

• JAMB 2014

Which of the following was done during the Gowon administration to reduce regional structural inbalance in the federation?

A. Increase in revenue allocation
B. Formation of political parties
C. Apointment of minister
D. Creation of states

Question 30:

• JAMB 2015

How many states were created in Nigeria in 1967?

A. 4
B. 12
C. 19
D. 21