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Meaning of Public Corporation

ClassNotes Team 2 MIN READUPDATED 13 JUN 2026

Government S.S.S 2 First Term

WEEK 9

Meaning of Public Corporation

Performance Objectives

Student should be able to:

     1. Explain the meaning of Public Corporation

     2. Identify the purpose for setting Public Corporation

     3. List the functions performed by Public Corporation

     4. Give examples of Public Corporation in Nigeria

Content

1. Definition

2. Reason for setting Public Corporation

3. Functions of Public Corporation

4. Examples of Public Corporation

Public Corporation

This is a government establishment or enterprise set up by an Act of Parliament to provide essential services like electricity, postal services, pipe-borne water. Examples are: Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, Nigeria Railway Corporation, Nigeria Ports Authority etc.

Reason for Setting up Public Corporation

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