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JAMB 2006 - Question 13

Government 2006 JAMB Past Questions - Question 13: During colonial administration, the office of the warrant chief was introduced in

Choose the most appropriate option for the gap .
During colonial administration, the office of the warrant chief was introduced in
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Correct Answer

D

Explanation

During colonial administration, the office of the WarrantChief was introduced Eastern Nigeria. In the thenEastern Nigeria, traditions, rulers or paramount chiefs could not be easilyidentified. For instance, Obishipwa: not clearly defined. The colonialmastetherefore decided to select some peop ; and imposed them on the people asthe chiefs. Such chiefs were given certificate: of recognition and they werereferred to a; Warrant Chiefs.Their functionsincluded some of the following:-1. Trying of cases that are customary and traditional in nature.2. Supervision of communal works.3. Passing of bye-laws.4. Collection of taxes.