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JAMB 2007 - Question 35

Government 2007 JAMB Past Questions - Question 35: In the Nigerian Constitution, the powers to create local governments lie with the

Choose the correct answers from the options given.
In the Nigerian Constitution, the powers to create local governments lie with the
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Correct Answer

B

Explanation

Inthe Nigerian Constitution, the powers to create Local Governments lie with theNational Assembly. Looking atthe definition of Local Government, it should be realised that it is governmentat the grassroot level, set up by An Act Of Parliament or by Decree. It mayalso be defined as institutions of government through which local affairs aremanaged by local people under a law made for that purpose by the centralGovernment. It shouldthen be noted that every thing centres on the federal government and as such,the National Assembly has to debate on the bill which will be signed into lawby the President.