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Difficulty: MediumLocal Government: System, Functions, Finance, and Reforms

Under the Fourth Schedule of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, local government councils are vested with specific administrative responsibilities to foster grassroots governance. Which of the following functions is assigned exclusively to a local government council?

  1. Establishment, maintenance, and regulation of markets, motor parks, and public conveniencesAnswer
  2. B
    Registration of motor vehicles and issuance of national driving licenses
  3. C
    Provision and maintenance of primary, adult, and vocational education institutions
  4. D
    Adjudication of land ownership disputes and issuance of Certificates of Occupancy

Answer

Establishment, maintenance, and regulation of markets, motor parks, and public conveniences
Under Section 1 of the Fourth Schedule of the 1999 Constitution of Nigeria, local government councils are given sole authority over local public services, including the establishment, maintenance, and regulation of markets, motor parks, slaughter houses, and public conveniences.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the constitutional provisions in the Fourth Schedule of the 1999 Constitution of Nigeria regarding local government functions.
The Fourth Schedule distinguishes between exclusive main functions directly managed by local councils and concurrent/participatory functions managed alongside state governments.
Understanding this constitutional division prevents confusing local exclusive duties with state or shared responsibilities.
2
Evaluate the options against exclusive council functions.
The establishment, regulation, and maintenance of markets, slaughter houses, motor parks, and public conveniences belong exclusively to local government councils.
Options involving primary education represent participatory functions, while vehicle licensing and land title issuance are state/federal prerogatives.

Key Concept

Exclusive Functions of Local Government under the Fourth Schedule
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Local Government: System, Functions, Finance, and Reforms

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