Question 35
Local GovernmentIn the Nigerian Constitution, the powers to create local governments lie with the
- A.state governors
- B.National Assembly
- C.Presidency
- D.state houses of assembly.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: D (state houses of assembly.)
Explanation
A new local government area is created by a law of the State House of Assembly, after which the National Assembly amends the list in the constitution.