2013 - WAEC Government Past Questions and Answers - page 5
A British colony means
This is an area or country that was politically controlled by the UK and had a British governor
Which of the following was not a reason for the adoption of indirect Rule in British West African territories?
Option A wasn't part of the reasons for the adoption of the indirect rule system. The chiefs were used because they commanded respect and the problem of language barrier. They were used so as they could communicate the bidding of their colonial masters to their subjects
The organ of the United Nations Organization that coordinates the activities of its specialized agencies the
Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), one of the six principal organs of the United Nations (UN), responsible for the direction and coordination of the economic, social, humanitarian, and cultural activities carried out by the UN.
The primary objective of the United Nations Organization (UNO) is to
The UN Charter sets out four main purposes:
Maintaining worldwide peace and security.
Developing relations among nations.
Fostering cooperation between nations in order to solve economic, social, cultural, or humanitarian international problems.
Which of the following international organizations did all West African countries belong to?
Organization of African Unity (OAU) . Founded in 1963, it aims to safeguard the interests and independence of all African states, encourage the continent's development, and settle disputes among member states. Its headquarters are in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. All west African states were members of the organisation form its inception
Which of the following is not an organ of the Organization of African Unity (OAU)? The
AU Organs
- Judicial and Human Rights Institutions.
- L'Assemblée de l'Union.
- Legal Organs.
- The Commission.
- The Economic, Social & Cultural Council.
- The Financial Institutions.
- The Pan-African Parliament.
- The Peace & Security Council.
The headquarters of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Fund for Cooperation Compensation and Development is located in
EBID has been operating under its current structure since January 2007. The headquarters of the Bank is in Lome, Togolese Republic.