1976, local government reforms - SS2 Government Past Questions and Answers - page 1
What was the aim of the local government reforms of 1976 in Nigeria?
To improve the effectiveness and efficiency of local government administration
To reduce the number of local governments
To increase federal government control over local governments
To improve the effectiveness and efficiency of local government administration
What was the aim of the local government reforms of 1976 in Nigeria?
To improve the effectiveness and efficiency of local government administration
To reduce the number of local governments
To increase federal government control over local governments
To improve the effectiveness and efficiency of local government administration
What did the local government reforms of 1976 do to the number of local governments in Nigeria?
Decreased it from 774 to 301
Increased it from 301 to 774
Doubled it from 301 to 602
What did the local government reforms of 1976 do to traditional rulers in Nigeria?
Abolished them
Reduced their powers
Strengthened their roles in local government administration
Strengthened their roles in local government administration
What did the local government reforms of 1976 do to local government staff in Nigeria?
Provided them with no training or discipline
Established a local government service commission to oversee their recruitment, training, and discipline
Established a state government service commission to oversee their recruitment
Established a local government service commission to oversee their recruitment, training, and discipline
What was the main aim of the local government reforms of 1976 in Nigeria?
The main aim of the local government reforms of 1976 in Nigeria was to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of local government administration.
What was the significance of the establishment of elected local government councils in Nigeria under the 1976 reforms?
The establishment of elected local government councils under the 1976 reforms gave citizens the opportunity to directly elect their own local government representatives who would provide basic services and amenities to their respective communities.