POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA - Jamb Government Past Questions and Answers

Question 716:

• JAMB 2018

The Premier of Western region immediately after Independence was ____________

A. Chief Obafemi Awolowo
B. Chief Ladoke Akintola
C. Chief Dr. M.A Majekodunmi
D. Alhaji
E. S Adegbenro

Question 717:

• JAMB 2018

A major feature of the system of government in the Sokoto Caliphate was that

A. It was based on customs and traditions
B. It was theocratic
C. It was democratic
D. Power was effectively decentralized

Question 718:

• JAMB 2018

The first executive president of Nigeria was ____________

A. Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe
B. Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa
C. General Yakubu Gowon
D. Alhaji Shehu Shagari

Question 719:

• JAMB 2018

The highest decision-making body in Nigeria under the Buhari's military regime was the ____________

A. Armed forces ruling council
B. Supreme military council
C. National council of states
D. Federal executive council

Question 720:

• JAMB 2018

The main source of local government finance since the 1976 reform has been ____________

A. Local rates
B. Levies
C. Revenue from court fines and licences
D. The federal government