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

Question 21:

• JAMB 2003

Financial allocations to local governments by the federal or the state government to supplement the cost of a project is called

A. Revenue allocation
B. Reimbursement
C. Statutory allocation
D. Matching grant

Question 22:

• JAMB 2003

The 1976 Reforms have been most beneficial to the

A. Nigerian police
B. Federal government
C. Local government
D. Civil service

Question 23:

• JAMB 2004

The 1976 Local Government Reforms in Nigeria transformed the relationship between states and local governments into one of

A. Equality
B. Master and servant
C. Subordination
D. Partnership and cooperation

Question 24:

• 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 25:

• JAMB 2013

A major source of revenue in the post - 1976 local government in Nigeria is

A. Internally generated revenue
B. The federation account
C. Grants and loans
D. The joint state-local government account