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JAMB Government 2001 Question 23

Question 23

Colonial Administration

A major function of the Warrant Chiefs was to

  1. A.prevent tribal wars
  2. B.supervise native courts and markets
  3. C.stop ritual killings
  4. D.take charge of local administration
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (take charge of local administration)

Explanation

In Eastern Nigeria, where there were no strong traditional rulers, the British appointed Warrant Chiefs to run local administration for them under indirect rule.