Local Government - Jamb Government Past Questions and Answers

Question 1:

• JAMB 2019

The ____ Reform is influential to the inception of Local Government in Nigeria

A. 1979
B. 1978
C. 1976
D. 1975

Question 2:

• JAMB 1978

The new local government reforms in Nigeria

A. Seek to establish uniformity in type, purpose and functions local authorities
B. Make traditional rulers more powerful than ever before
C. Are a waste of time and the federal government's money
D. Promote unity but allow for some diverity in the structure of local governments
E. Would definitely establish clean and efficient governments at the local level

Question 3:

• JAMB 1978

A constituency

A. Is the same as a legislature
B. Is part of the campaign process
C. Is an area or district in which the inhabitants can send a representative to parliament
D. Is an important part of every monarchy
E. Consists of party executives and freewheelers

Question 4:

• JAMB 1980

The 1976 local government reforms provide for a...term of office

A. 4-year
B. 5-year
C. 2-year
D. Permanent
E. 3-year

Question 5:

• 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