Structure of local government in Nigeria - SS2 Government Past Questions and Answers - page 1
Which of the following is not part of Nigeria's three-tier system of government?
Federal
State
Regional
What is the main responsibility of the local government council in Nigeria?
Providing basic services to their communities
Managing the federal government budget
Enforcing federal laws and regulations
Who is the head of the local government council in Nigeria?
President
Governor
Chairman/Chairperson
What is the smallest unit of local government in Nigeria?
Ward/District
Ward/District
State government
What are some of the challenges facing local government in Nigeria?
Corruption, inadequate funding, and interference from state and federal governments
Lack of resources, low levels of education, and poor infrastructure
Ethnic and religious conflicts, political instability, and weak democratic institutions
Corruption, inadequate funding, and interference from state and federal governments
What is the primary responsibility of the councilors in the local government council of Nigeria?
Councilors are responsible for representing the interests of their constituents at the local government council.
What is the main goal of the three-tier system of government in Nigeria?
The main goal of the three-tier system of government in Nigeria is to promote grassroots development and ensure that basic services are provided to all citizens at the local level.