Question 3
Outline any five factors which promoted the formation of centralized states in Nigeria.
Observation
This was a popular question. The question was correctly answered by the candidates who attempted it; they could identify the issues and factors that are involved. However, poor presentation and skimpy answers resulted in low scores. The relevant points which ought to have been discussed are listed below.
- Fertility of the land for farming.
- Availability of grazing land.
- Existence of market centres.
- Presence of water bodies.
- Presence of mineral resources.
- Emergence of able leaders.
- Formation of strong armies.
- Role of religion.
- Internal and external trade.
- Strategic location of the states.
- Prevalence of peace and security.