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JAMB Government 1991 Question 35

Question 35

Local Government

One of the measures taken in 1988 to grant more autonomy to the local governments in Nigeria was the

  1. A.abolition of state ministries of local government
  2. B.creation of the post of supervisory councillors
  3. C.creation of post of chairmen of local governments.
  4. D.abolition of its supervision by state governments.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (abolition of state ministries of local government)

Explanation

In 1988 the Babangida government abolished state ministries of local government and paid federal allocations directly to councils to give them more independence.