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WAEC Government 1997 Question 34

Question 34

Local Government

One of the features of the Local Government Reforms of 1976 in Nigeria is the

  1. A.reduction of financial aids to local governments
  2. B.establishment of local government police
  3. C.establishment of traditional institutions in each local government
  4. D.introduction of full-time chairmen and supervisory councillors
  5. E.re-introduction of divisional councils.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (introduction of full-time chairmen and supervisory councillors)

Explanation

The 1976 reform created a single-tier system with elected councils whose executive was made up of a full-time chairman and supervisory councillors. It increased, not reduced, statutory grants.