JAMB Government 1981 Question 49

Question 49

Local Government

The local government reforms of 1976 in Nigeria were designed to

  1. A.decentralize authority
  2. B.increase political socialization
  3. C.enlist grassroot support
  4. D.achieve even development
  5. E.all of the above
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Answer: E (all of the above)

Explanation

The 1976 reform aimed to bring government closer to the people by decentralising power, mobilising grassroots support and political awareness, and spreading development evenly.