JAMB Government 1992 Question 40

Question 40

Local Government

Local governments were created in Nigeria mainly to

  1. A.realise the objective of full employment
  2. B.bring government nearer to the people
  3. C.prevent the creation of more states
  4. D.encourage competition and rivalry amongst ethnic groups
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (bring government nearer to the people)

Explanation

Local governments bring government and services closer to people at the grassroots and let them take part in running their own affairs.