For the 2026/2027 UTME preparation with Government as one of the subjects you have combined, you need materials that explain political systems, power structures, institutions, and governance processes, and that is where the JAMB 2026/2027 recommended textbooks for Government comes in handy.
While many candidates struggle with topics like political theories, constitutions, and public administration because they use the wrong textbooks or outdated notes, we will be sharing the approved textbooks here with which will make you score higher in the subject following the forthcoming examination.
List of JAMB Recommended Government Textbooks 2026
| S/N | Book Title | Author(s) | Brief Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Essentials of Government for West Africa | Adigwe, F. | A foundational text covering political institutions, authority, power, and governance structures in West Africa. |
| 2 | Elements of Politics | Anifowose, R. & Enemuo, F.C. (eds.) | Explains political theories, state functions, leadership, and democracy using real-world African examples. |
| 3 | The Substance of Politics | Appadorai, A. | A classic text that discusses political systems, constitutions, and governmental processes from a global perspective. |
| 4 | Modern Politics and Government | Ball, A. R. | Focuses on contemporary political institutions, political behaviour, and government workings in modern states. |
| 5 | Government for the Certificate Year | Ofoegbu, R. | Provides a structured breakdown of government topics for secondary school candidates preparing for exams. |
| 6 | New Topics on Ordinary Level Government | Olawale, J. B. | Covers key O-Level Government topics with simplified explanations ideal for revision and exam prep. |
| 7 | Government for Senior Secondary Schools (Books 1–3) | Oyediran, O.; Nwosu, H.; Takaya, B.; Anifowoshe, R.; Femi, B.; Godwill, O.; Adigun, A. | A complete series covering political institutions, public administration, civic structures, and government processes. |
| 8 | Round-Up Government for SSCE | Oyeneye, I.; Onyenwenu, M.; Olusunde, B. E. | A revision-focused guide summarising key concepts, definitions, and major themes across the Government syllabus. |
| 9 | Countdown to SSCE: Government | Oyovbaire, S.; Ogunna, A. E. C.; Amucheazi, E. C.; Coker, H. O.; Oshuntuyi, O. | A well-organised revision textbook with past-style questions and clear explanations of government topics. |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Do I need to read all the recommended Government textbooks?
A: No. You can combine two or three, but using at least one JAMB recommended book is essential.
Q: Which textbook is best for beginners?
A: “Essentials of Government for West Africa” is beginner-friendly and widely used in schools.
Q: Which book is best for advanced UTME preparation?
A: “The Substance of Politics” and “Modern Politics and Government” offer deeper coverage and are great for students aiming for high scores.
Q: Can I rely only on past questions without textbooks?
A: No. Past questions help with practice, but textbooks provide the explanations you need to understand concepts fully.
Q: Which book explains political theories clearly?
A: “Elements of Politics” is the most detailed when it comes to ideologies, leadership, and political thought.
Q: Are these textbooks useful for WAEC and NECO too?
A: Yes. They follow the same topics found in WAEC/NECO syllables.
Q: Where can I confirm the official textbook list?
A: The list appears in the Government section of the official JAMB syllabus.
Q: What’s the best way to use these textbooks for UTME?
A: Read each topic alongside the syllabus, make short notes, and revise repeatedly with past questions.
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