The 1976 Reforms have been most beneficial to the

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The 1976 Reforms have been most beneficial to local government.

Some of the important features of the reform are:

1. Introduction of uniform system

2. Federal government became directly involved in the running of local government

3. Introduction of local government service commission.

4. Special functions of local government eg Primary education.

5. Full time chairmen and supervisory Councillors.

6. Exclusion of traditional rulers from local government councils

7. Grants

8. Election of chairmen and Councillors

9. Establishment of traditional/Emirate council

10. The committee system.