2024 - JAMB Government Past Questions and Answers - page 5

The Waziri was the Prime Minister in the Hausa pre-colonial administration. He was the most senior official after the Emir (Sarki) and was responsible for the day-to-day running of the government.

The fundamental objective guiding a nation's foreign policy is the pursuit and protection of its national interest. This encompasses a wide range of goals, including:

• Security: Protecting the nation from external threats.
• Economic prosperity: Promoting trade, investment, and economic growth.
• Political influence: Advancing the nation's values and interests on the global stage.
• Prestige and recognition: Enhancing the nation's standing in the international community.

The other options are incorrect because:

• Foreign interest: While a nation's foreign policy may interact with the interests of other nations, it is primarily concerned with its own.
• African interest/Colonial interest: These are specific interests that may be relevant to a nation's foreign policy depending on its location and history, but they are not the fundamental guiding objective.

The ECOWAS secretariat, which serves as the administrative headquarters for the Economic Community of West African States, is located in Abuja, Nigeria.

The correct answer is the return of ex-service men. Here's why:

• Return of Ex-Servicemen: After World War II, Nigerian soldiers who had fought for Britain returned home with new ideas, experiences, and a broader understanding of the world. They had witnessed different societies and were exposed to notions of self-determination, which fueled their desire for independence and contributed to the growth of Nigerian nationalism.

Incorrect Options:

• British Labour Party: While the British Labour Party had some influence on colonial policy, it was not an internal factor within Nigeria that directly fueled nationalism.
• Pan-African Congress: The Pan-African Congress was an external influence.
• Independence of India: The independence of India was an external factor and a source of inspiration, but not an internal factor that directly caused the rise and growth of nationalism in Nigeria.

The power of prerogative of mercy, which includes the power to pardon, reprieve, or commute sentences, primarily rests with the executive branch of government. This power is often vested in the head of state (e.g., the president or governor).

Nigeria attended the second meeting of the Non-Aligned Movement in Cairo, Egypt in 1964. This was a significant event for Nigeria, demonstrating its commitment to the principles of non-alignment during the Cold War era.

The most significant problem affecting local government in Nigeria is state management interference. This is because:

• State management interference: State governments often exert significant control over local governments, including their finances, functions, and personnel. This interference can undermine the autonomy and effectiveness of local governments.

Other options are relevant but less critical: While resource control, personnel management and revenue allocation are also challenges, they are often exacerbated by state interference. For example, the way revenue is allocated can be influenced by state governments, limiting the resources available to local governments.

The 1979 Constitution was the first constitution in Nigeria to formally introduce the presidential system of government. This constitution replaced the parliamentary system that was in place under the 1963 Constitution and the subsequent military regimes.

The French colonial system is known for granting dual citizenship in some instances. This was a part of their assimilation policy, which aimed to integrate some of their colonial subjects into French society.

Nigeria played a leading role in the establishment of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).