JAMB Government 1999 Question 39

Question 39

Local Government

Rates are usually collected in Nigeria by

  1. A.ministries of commerce in the states
  2. B.local government councils
  3. C.the department of inland revenue
  4. D.the traditional rulers
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (local government councils)

Explanation

Collecting rates (e.g. tenement and market rates) is a constitutional function of local government councils.