The evolution of local government in Nigeria - SS2 Government Past Questions and Answers - page 1
What was the primary authority at the local level during the early years of colonial rule in Nigeria?
Traditional rulers
Federal Government
State Government
Which of the following is not part of Nigeria's three-tier system of government?
Federal
State
Regional
What was the main objective of the 1976 Local Government Reform in Nigeria?
To create administrative units known as local government areas
To abolish traditional rulers and replace them with elected officials
To centralize government power at the federal level
To create administrative units known as local government areas
Which of the following initiatives was introduced by the Federal Government to promote grassroots development in Nigeria?
National Poverty Eradication Programme (NAPEP)
State Independent Electoral Commissions (SIECs)
Local Government Reform Act
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 system of local government was established in Nigeria by the 1976 Local Government Reform?
The 1976 Local Government Reform introduced a new system of local government in Nigeria, which was based on the creation of local government areas (LGAs) and the election of local government officials.
What is the main goal of recent efforts to reform local government in Nigeria?
Recent efforts to reform local government in Nigeria aim to make it more effective and efficient, and to promote greater autonomy and accountability at the local level.