Local Government - Jamb Government Past Questions and Answers

Question 21:

• JAMB 1991

One of the measures taken in 1988 to grant more autonomy to the local governments in Nigeria was the

A. Abolition of state ministries of local government
B. Creation of post of supervisory councillors
C. Creation of post of chairmen of local governments
D. Abolition of its supervision by state government

Question 22:

• JAMB 1991

Traditional rulers were restricted to ceremonial rules by the Local Government Reforms of

A. 1966
B. 1976
C. 1984
D. 1987

Question 23:

• JAMB 1991

Which of the following is NOT associated with local government elections?

A. Constituency
B. Ballot box
C. Electoral officer
D. Ward

Question 24:

• JAMB 1992

The most important aspect of the 1976 Local Government Reforms was the

A. Introduction of a uniform system of local government
B. Introduction of party politics at the local levels
C. Sbordination of local governments to the federal and state governments
D. Recognition of local government as autonomus and sovereign government

Question 25:

• JAMB 1992

Local governments were created in Nigeria mainly to

A. Realise the objective of full employment
B. Bring government nearer to the people
C. Prevent the creation of more states
D. Encourage competition and rivalry amongst ethinc groups