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

One of the features of the Local Government Reforms of 1976 in Nigeria was the introduction of full-time chairmen and supervisory councillors. Prior to this reform, local governments in Nigeria were managed by part-time officials who held other jobs outside of their positions in the local government. The introduction of full-time officials was intended to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of local government administration. Supervisory councillors were also introduced to oversee the activities of the local government chairmen and ensure that they carried out their responsibilities in accordance with the law. This feature of the 1976 local government reform is seen as an important step towards strengthening local government administration in Nigeria.