In the Nigerian Constitution,the powers to create local governments lie with the
state governors
National Assembly
Presidency
state house of assembly
Correct answer is B
In the Nigerian Constitution,the powers to create local governments lie with the National Assembly.
Looking at the definition of Local Government, it should be realized that it is government at the grassroots level, set up by An Act of Parliament or by Decree. It may also be defined as institutions of government through which local affairs are managed by local people under a law made for that purpose by the central Government.
It should then be noted that every thing centres on the federal government and as such, the National Assembly has to debate on the bill which will be signed into law by the President.
Following the 1976 Local Government reforms in Nigeria,the Local governments were empowered to
promulgate edicts
promulgate and enforce bye-laws
appoint and dismiss chairmen
appoint and dismiss directors of personnel
Correct answer is B
Following the 1976 Local Government reforms in Nigeria,the Local governments were empowered to promulgate and enforce. Bye-laws.
Indirect Rule as a British colonial policy was first introduced in
India
Uganda
Ghana
Nigeria
Correct answer is A
Indirect Rule as a British colonial policy was first introduced in India.
Lord Lugard, earlier in his colonial service, tried the Indirect system in India and it worked well. He then introduced the system in Nigeria due to the fact that he observed similar traits in Nigeria as he saw in India. So he thought that the system would also work in Nigeria.
Public corporations are established mainly to
offer free services
make profit for government
provide jobs for the unemployed
provide services at subsidized rates
Correct answer is D
Public Corporations are established mainly to provide services at subsidized rates.
Looking into the definition of Public Corporations, it should be realized that they are business organizations which are set up by an Act of Parliament or Decree to provide certain social welfare services for the public which if provided by private entrepreneurs will be very costly.
One of the major reasons for setting up Public corporations is to provide essential goods and services at cheaper rates for the people. Another is to protect the consumers from Shylock traders and manufacturers, provision of employment opportunities etc.
geographical proximity
administrative convenience
cultural diversity
vast economic resources
B and C
Correct answer is E
The adoption of a federal system of government in Nigeria under colonial rule was necessitated mainly by Administrative convenience. another was cultural diversity.
In 1946, Arthur Richard made some constitutional proposals for the country such as:
1. Providing adequately for the diverse elements making up the people within that unit
2. Dividing the country into three administrative units or regions.