Features of local government reforms (1976, 1989) - Jamb Government Past Questions and Answers

Question 6:

• JAMB 1981

The local government reforms of 1976 in Nigeria were designed to

A. Decentralize authority
B. Increase political socialization
C. Enlist grassroot support
D. Achieve even developenmet
E. All of the above

Question 7:

• JAMB 1982

Bye-laws are usually made and enforced by

A. State governments
B. Trade union
C. Local authorities
D. The Chief Inspector of police
E. The Senate

Question 8:

• JAMB 1983

Local Government Reforms were carried out by the Federal Military Government in

A. 1970
B. 1976
C. 1967
D. 1966
E. 1979

Question 9:

• JAMB 1986

Traditional rulers under the 1976 local Government Reforms had

A. Executive powers
B. Chief-in-council status
C. Limitee powers
D. Legislative powers

Question 10:

• JAMB 1987

The 1976 Local Government Reforms declared that traditional rulers should

A. Perform executive functions
B. Preside over local government councils
C. Perform advisory roles
D. Enact laws