Question 28
NECO
•
2023
•
GOVERNMENT
•
objective
If the office of the Vice‑President of Nigeria becomes vacant, describe the constitutional procedure for filling the vacancy, including any qualifications the nominee must satisfy and the role of the National Assembly.
Answer Options
Correct Answer
A.
The President nominates a qualified person (meeting the same criteria as the President); the Senate and House must each approve the nominee by a two‑thirds majority; once confirmed, the nominee assumes office as Vice‑President.
B.
The House of Representatives nominates a candidate, and both chambers approve by a simple majority; the approved candidate then becomes Vice‑President.
C.
The Senate alone confirms the nominee by a simple majority; after confirmation, the nominee serves as Acting Vice‑President until a special election.
D.
The President appoints a qualified person without legislative approval; the nominee assumes office immediately as Vice‑President.
Correct Answer
A
Correct Option:
The President nominates a qualified person (meeting the same criteria as the President); the Senate and House must each approve the nominee by a two‑thirds majority; once confirmed, the nominee assumes office as Vice‑President.
About This Question
This is
Neco
2023
Government
Question 28.
It is one of the
objective
questions from the
2023
Neco
Government
examination.
Difficulty level:
Medium
.