The evolution of local government in Nigeria - SS2 Government Past Questions and Answers - page 1
1
What was the primary authority at the local level during the early years of colonial rule in Nigeria?
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A
Traditional rulers
B
Federal Government
C
State Government
2
Which of the following is not part of Nigeria's three-tier system of government?
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A
Federal
B
State
C
Regional
3
What was the main objective of the 1976 Local Government Reform in Nigeria?
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A
To create administrative units known as local government areas
B
To abolish traditional rulers and replace them with elected officials
C
To centralize government power at the federal level
4
Which of the following initiatives was introduced by the Federal Government to promote grassroots development in Nigeria?
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A
National Poverty Eradication Programme (NAPEP)
B
State Independent Electoral Commissions (SIECs)
C
Local Government Reform Act
5
What are some of the challenges facing local government in Nigeria?
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A
Corruption, inadequate funding, and interference from state and federal governments
B
Lack of resources, low levels of education, and poor infrastructure
C
Ethnic and religious conflicts, political instability, and weak democratic institutions
6
What system of local government was established in Nigeria by the 1976 Local Government Reform?
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7
What is the main goal of recent efforts to reform local government in Nigeria?
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