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UI Post-UTME Government 2024 (Model questions) Question 14

Question 14

Local Government

The 1976 local government reforms in Nigeria aimed at

  1. A.Strengthening traditional rulers' power.
  2. B.Granting autonomy to local governments.
  3. C.Replacing state governments with local councils.
  4. D.Reducing democracy at the grassroots level.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (Granting autonomy to local governments.)

Explanation

The 1976 reform made local government a uniform, third tier of government with its own functions and share of federal revenue.