This question is based on ‘The Lekki Headmaster’. Why did Mr. Bepo argue that there was no error in Fafore’s grammatical mistake?

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This question is based on ‘The Lekki Headmaster’.

Why did Mr. Bepo argue that there was no error in Fafore’s grammatical mistake?

  1. He was unaware of the mistake.
  2. He believed it was a rule of Standard English. ✓
  3. He thought the MD was exaggerating.
  4. He wanted to protect Fafore’s job.

Explanation

Decentralization transfers power from central to local government. Types: political (elected local authorities), administrative (local offices of central departments), fiscal (local revenue raising/spending).

Arguments for: brings government closer to people, increases participation, allows local variation, reduces central burden, improves responsiveness. Arguments against: capacity gaps, corruption, inequalities between areas.

Nigeria is constitutionally federal but practically centralized. States depend on federal allocation; local governments depend on states. True decentralization would give lower levels more autonomy and resources.

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