JAMB Government 1983 Question 24

Question 24

Local Government

The transfer of authority to local government councils is known as

A.demarcation
B.delegation
C.fusion
D.fragmentation
E.devolution

Show the answer and explanation

Answer: E (devolution)

Explanation

Devolution means the central or state government transfers real powers to lower levels such as local councils, which then exercise them in their own right.