WAEC Government Past Questions & Answers - Page 45

221.

Which of the following characteristics was absent in the pre-colonial administration of the Igbos?

A.

hierarchical and centralized administration

B.

religious and spiritual symbols

C.

consultations

D.

checks and balances

E.

mixture of spiritual and temporal roles

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

222.

The Waziri in the traditional Hausa/Fulani Kingdom performed the function of the

A.

Monarch

B.

Executive President

C.

Ceremonial Monarch

D.

Prime Minister

E.

Governor General

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

223.

The 1976 Local Government Reforms in Nigeria gave birth to a

A.

five -tier local government system

B.

four-tier local government system

C.

three-tier local government system

D.

two-tier local government system

E.

one-tier local government system

Correct answer is C

Nigeria's modern local government system officially started with the 1976 local government reform, making it the third tier of government.

The reform prevented traditional rulers from practicing politics by setting up a separate council of chiefs with an essential advisory role. It harmonized the condition of service of local government personnel with the personnel of the state and federal governments. 

224.

The total number of local government areas in Nigeria in 1989 was

A.

303

B.

300

C.

403

D.

449

E.

400

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

225.

The major reason why government sets up Public Corporations is

A.

make profit

B.

provide employment for defeated politicians

C.

provide utility services to the public at minimal costs

D.

reflect the federal character in siting industries

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.