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WAEC Government 1995 Question 52

Question 52

Local Government

One of the problems facing local government in Nigeria is the

  1. A.withdrawal of grants by the central government
  2. B.interference from the central government
  3. C.inclusion of traditional rulers in the local government council
  4. D.lack of personnel
  5. E.lack of good programmes.
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Answer: D (lack of personnel)

Explanation

Local governments have long been short of qualified staff such as engineers, doctors and accountants, which weakens their work. Grants have not been withdrawn, and interference comes mainly from state governments.