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JAMB Government 2009 Question 13

Question 13

Local Government

Prior to 1976, the local government system practised in Northern Nigeria was

  1. A.chief-and-council
  2. B.chief-in-council
  3. C.prefectorial
  4. D.council.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (chief-in-council)

Explanation

In the North the emir governed as chief-in-council: he consulted his council but could act against its advice.