JAMB 2025 Government · Question 52
The Secretariat of the Commonwealth of Nations is located in
Options
- A.New York
- B.London
- C.Paris
- D.Canada
Answer: B. London
Explanation written with AI and checked against the answer key
Step 1: Analyze the question The question asks where the headquarters (Secretariat) of the Commonwealth of Nations is located.
Step 2: Explain the concept The Commonwealth of Nations is an association of mostly former British territories, including Nigeria, Ghana, India, and Canada. Its central administrative body is the Commonwealth Secretariat, set up in 1965 to coordinate cooperation among member states. It is headed by a Secretary-General.
Step 3: Work through the options
- A. New York: This is the home of the United Nations headquarters, not the Commonwealth.
- B. London: The Commonwealth Secretariat is at Marlborough House, London, England.
- C. Paris: This hosts UNESCO and the OECD, not the Commonwealth Secretariat.
- D. Canada: Canada is a member of the Commonwealth, but the Secretariat is not located there.
Step 4: Answer The correct answer is B. London.
Tip: Match organizations to their headquarters:
- United Nations: New York
- Commonwealth Secretariat: London
- UNESCO: Paris
- African Union: Addis Ababa
- ECOWAS: Abuja
- OPEC: Vienna
Think "Commonwealth, British roots, so London" and you will not forget it.
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