JAMB Government 2013 Question 29

Question 29

Local Government

Under the 1979 Constitution, statutory allocation of revenue to local government councils is the responsibility of the

  1. A.Council of State.
  2. B.Houses of Assembly.
  3. C.National Economic Council.
  4. D.Federal Legislature.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (Federal Legislature.)

Explanation

The 1979 Constitution gave the National Assembly the power to prescribe the share of the Federation Account allocated to local government councils.