The major objective of pressure group is to

1. Analyze the question The question asks for the major objective of a pressure group. To answer, we need to know what a pressure group is and how it differs from a political party.

2. Explain the concept A pressure group (also called an interest group) is an organized body of people who share common interests and try to affect government policies and decisions in favor of those interests. Examples in Nigeria include:

• Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC)
• Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU)
• Nigerian Medical Association (NMA)
• Nigerian Bar Association (NBA)

The key point is that pressure groups do not seek to take control of government. They work from outside the government, using tools like lobbying, petitions, strikes, protests, and media campaigns to persuade those in power.

3. Solution: examine each option

• A. Change government: This is not their main goal. Changing a government is mostly done through elections or revolutions.
• B. Form government: This is the job of political parties, which contest elections to win power. Pressure groups do not do this.
• C. Influence government: This is correct. Pressure groups try to sway government policies, laws, and decisions in favor of their members' interests.
• D. Fund government: Funding government comes from taxes and revenues, not pressure groups.

4. Answer The correct option is C. influence government.

5. Exam tip Remember the contrast:

• Political party → wants to form/win government
• Pressure group → wants to influence government

If a JAMB question has "form government" and "influence government" together, ask yourself: is it a party or a pressure group? Pressure group means influence.