JAMB Government 2007 Question 35

Question 35

Local Government

In the Nigerian Constitution, the powers to create local governments lie with the

  1. A.state governors
  2. B.National Assembly
  3. C.Presidency
  4. 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.