Traditional Rulers in Nigeria

What are traditional rulers in Nigeria?

• Government ministers

• Kings and chiefs who lead by custom and tradition

• School principals

• Army generals

Traditional rulers in Nigeria are grouped into how many main classes?

• Two

• Five

• Three

• Four

Which class of traditional rulers is the most powerful and rules large areas?

• Third Class

• Second Class

• First Class

• Fourth Class

What is the main role of Third Class traditional rulers?

• Advise the federal government

• Rule over other kings

• Rule villages, ensure peace, and follow higher rulers

• Lead the national army

Which class of traditional rulers maintains tradition and order in smaller regions?

• First Class

• Third Class

• Second Class

• Primary Class

Who is the Ooni of Ife?

• Oba Rilwan Akiolu I

• Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi (Ojaja II)

• Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III

The Oba of Benin, Ewuare II, is a traditional ruler in which state?

• Lagos State

• Edo State

• Kano State

• Osun State

Which First Class traditional ruler is from Kano State?

• The Shehu of Borno

• The Emir of Zazzau

• The Emir of Kano

• The Obi of Onitsha

The Alaafin of Oyo was a traditional ruler in which state?

• Oyo State

• Osun State

• Lagos State

• Ogun State

Who is the Shehu of Borno?

• Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero

• Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi

• Alhaji Abubakar Ibn Umar Garbai El-Kanemi

• Prof. James Ayatse