Following the reform of the Native Authority system in Northern Nigeria; traditional rulers became?

A. Council
B. Chief-and-Council
C. Prefects
D. Chief-in-Council

Correct Answer:

Option D – Chief-in-Council

Explanation

Following the reformation of the Native Authority system in Northern Nigeria, traditional rulers became Chief-in-council.

By 1952,the Northern region abolished the sole Native Authority and put in its place, Chief-in-council. This was later replaced with Chief-in-Council System.