Local Government - Jamb Government Past Questions and Answers

Question 31:

• JAMB 1995

Local governments have been stripped of one of their important functions through the establishment of the

A. National Health Education Commission
B. National Board for Local Care Commission
C. National Board for Local Governments
D. National Orientation Agency

Question 32:

• JAMB 1998

The change in the role of traditional rulers in local government administration in Nigeria can be attributed to the

A. 1976 local government reforms
B. Involvement of the military in politics
C. Lack of support for the traditional rulers by the citizens
D. 1988 civil service reforms

Question 33:

• JAMB 1999

Rate are usually collected in Nigeria by

A. Ministries of Commerce in the states
B. The department councils
C. The traditional rules
D. The department of inland revenue

Question 34:

• JAMB 1999

One of the main reasons for the creation of more local government in Nigeria is to

A. Make them more responsive to people's needs
B. Weaken the powers of traditional authorities
C. Make them more receptive to traditional rulers
D. Establish them as the third tier in the federal structure

Question 35:

• JAMB 2000

The General Purpose Committee of the local government functions as a

A. Committee for awarding contracts
B. Cabinet of the local government
C. Body responsible for supervsing self - help projects
D. Committee of the government on public relations