Question 29
Local GovernmentUnder the 1979 Constitution, statutory allocation of revenue to local government councils is the responsibility of the
- A.Council of State.
- B.Houses of Assembly.
- C.National Economic Council.
- 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.