Local Government - Jamb Government Past Questions and Answers

Question 46:

• JAMB 2005

In the present local government structure ,traditional rulers play

A. An advisory role
B. An executive role
C. A judicial role
D. A legislative role

Question 47:

• JAMB 2006

Before the 1976 reforms, the three-tier local government system was practiced by

A. Northern and Eastern Nigeria
B. Eastern and Western Nigeria
C. Western and Northern Nigeria
D. Mid-Western and Eastern Nigeria

Question 48:

• JAMB 2007

Following the 1976 Local Government reforms in Nigeria,the Local governments were empowered to

A. Promulgate edicts
B. Promulgate and enforce bye-laws
C. Appoint and dismiss chairmen
D. Appoint and dismiss directors of personnel

Question 49:

• JAMB 2008

Prior to 1966,the system of local government in western region was based on the three-tier structure of

A. Native authority, division and district councils
B. District, local and area councils
C. Division, district and local councils
D. Province, district and local councils

Question 50:

• JAMB 2009

Prior to 1976,the local government system practiced in Northern Nigeria was

A. Chief-and-council
B. Chief-in-council
C. Prefectorial
D. Council