How many elected members constitute the Senate and House of Representatives respectively in Nigeria's bicameral National Assembly under the 1999 Constitution?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. 109 Senators and 360 Representatives
- Step 1: Under Sections 48 and 49 of the 1999 Constitution, the Senate consists of three Senators from each of the 36 states and one Senator for the Federal Capital Territory, totaling 109. Step 2. The House of Representatives consists of 360 members representing federal constituencies delineated by population. Answer: 109 Senators and 360 Representatives. Why not the others: The numbers 100/300, 120/400, and 108/350 do not reflect the statutory composition of the National Assembly.
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