Which of the following is a concurrent power in the Nigerian…

Source: JAMB · 2023

Which of the following is a concurrent power in the Nigerian federal system?

  1. Defense and National security
  2. Currency and coinage
  3. Foreign affairs and international relations
  4. Education and Healthcare ✓
Explanation

Concurrent powers are shared between federal and state governments. Both can make laws about education and healthcare in Nigeria.

Defense, currency, and foreign affairs belong exclusively to the federal government. States cannot handle these matters.

Concurrent powers let both levels of government work together on important services like schools and hospitals.

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