GCEGovernmentFederalism in Nigeria2022

A fundamental challenge to Nigerian federalism is the phenomenon of 'federal character'. This principle was introduced primarily to

AEnsure that the armed forces remain under civilian control
BPromote proportional representation of all ethnic groups and states in federal institutionsCORRECT
CGuarantee the supremacy of the federal government over state governments
DRegulate the relationship between the executive and legislative arms of government
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Why the answer is B, and why the others tempt you.
The Federal Character principle, enshrined in Section 14(3) of the 1999 Constitution, was designed to ensure that appointments to federal institutions and the distribution of federal resources reflect the diversity of Nigeria's states and ethnic groups, thereby preventing domination by any one group. It was a response to the ethnic imbalances in public service and government. It does not address civil-military relations, federal supremacy, or separation of powers.
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