WAEC Government Past Questions & Answers - Page 44

216.

The Waziri in the traditional Hausa/Fulani Kingdom performed the function of the

A.

Monarch

B.

Executive President

C.

Ceremonial Monarch

D.

Prime Minister

E.

Governor General

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

217.

The 1976 Local Government Reforms in Nigeria gave birth to a

A.

five -tier local government system

B.

four-tier local government system

C.

three-tier local government system

D.

two-tier local government system

E.

one-tier local government system

Correct answer is C

Nigeria's modern local government system officially started with the 1976 local government reform, making it the third tier of government.

The reform prevented traditional rulers from practicing politics by setting up a separate council of chiefs with an essential advisory role. It harmonized the condition of service of local government personnel with the personnel of the state and federal governments. 

218.

The total number of local government areas in Nigeria in 1989 was

A.

303

B.

300

C.

403

D.

449

E.

400

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

219.

The major reason why government sets up Public Corporations is

A.

make profit

B.

provide employment for defeated politicians

C.

provide utility services to the public at minimal costs

D.

reflect the federal character in siting industries

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

220.

Before the Civil Service reforms of 1988, the most prestigious and highest paid grade in the Nigeria Civil Service was the

A.

clerical and manipulative class

B.

administrative class

C.

executive class

D.

messengerial class

E.

secretarial class

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.