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The appointments of qualified personnel into any federal establishment as a minister were to reflect the principle of
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  • A Federal Allocation
  • B Federal Character
  • C Federal Resources
  • D Federal Commission
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The appointment of qualified personnel into any federal establishment as a minister is meant to reflect the principle of Federal Character. The Federal Character principle is enshrined in the Nigerian Constitution and requires that appointments to federal institutions and agencies be distributed equitably among the various states and geopolitical zones of the country. This is to ensure that no section of the country is marginalised in the distribution of national resources and opportunities, and to promote national unity and integration.

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