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2023

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The first tier of government in Nigeria is the ____ government
A
State
B
Local
C
Region
D
Federal
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -On 1 October 1963, Nigeria became a Federal Republic thereby abolishing its monarchy, but remained a member of the Commonwealth of Nations. An amendment to the 1960 Independence Constitution replaced the office of the governor-general with that of the president.

Detailed explanation-2: -There are three tiers of government in Nigeria, namely the federal, state, and local governments. These three levels of government share the authority and responsibility for the provision of agricultural services.

Detailed explanation-3: -A ward is administered to by a councillor, who reports directly to the LGA chairman. The councillors fall under the legislative arm of the local government, the third tier of government in Nigeria, below the state governments and the federal government.

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