A. Western Nigeria
B. the Lagos Territory
C. Eastern Nigeria
D. Northern Nigeria
Correct Answer:
Option C – Eastern Nigeria
Explanation
During colonial administration, the office of the warrant chief was introduced in Eastern Nigeria.
In Eastern Nigeria, traditional rulers or paramount chiefs could not be easily identified. For instance, Obiship was not clearly defined. The colonial masters, therefore, decided to select some people and imposed them on the people as their chiefs. Such chiefs were given certificates of recognition and they were referred to as Warrant Chiefs.
Their functions included some of the following:
1. Trying of cases that are customary traditional in nature.
2. Supervision of communal works.
3. Passing of bye-laws
4. Collection of taxes .
