Under the 1999 Constitution of Nigeria; the power to create local governments is vested in the?

A. state assembly
B. office of the deputy governor
C. presidency
D. national assembly

Correct Answer:

Option A – state assembly

Explanation

Under the 1999 Constitution of Nigeria, the power to create local governments is vested in the state assembly.

The Constitution made it clear that it is the duty of the state assembly to pass the bill for the creation of new local governments other duties are conduct of referendum as well as approving the result of the referendum.