Prior to 1966,the system of local government in western region was based on the three-tier structure of
native authority, division and district councils
district, local and area councils
division, district and local councils
province, district and local councils
Correct answer is C
Prior to 1966,the system of local government in western region was based on the three-tier structure of Division, District and Local Councils. In Western Nigeria, there was the 1952 ordinance which established three tier system -divisional, district and local councils. Each tier was given responsibilities according to its resources, with the divisional councils shouldering the greatest responsibilities.