JAMB Government 2007 Question 42

Question 42

Colonial Administration

The Native Authority system of local administration was introduced by the British in Nigeria to

  1. A.introduce Western education
  2. B.ensure the administration of justice
  3. C.empower traditional rulers
  4. D.facilitate tax collection.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (facilitate tax collection.)

Explanation

Native Authorities let the British collect taxes and govern cheaply through traditional rulers.