The 1976 local government reform was innovative because it

The 1976 local government reform was innovative because it harmonized the local government structure in Nigeria. Before the reform, there were various local government structures operating in different regions and states of Nigeria, which made it difficult to coordinate and manage local governance effectively. The 1976 reform introduced a uniform and standardized local government system across the country, with a two-tier structure of local government councils and local government areas. This made it easier to plan and implement development programs, coordinate governance and administrative functions, and ensure accountability and transparency at the local level. The reform also empowered councilors and gave them more responsibilities, and provided for the appointment of secretaries by council chairmen, which helped to improve local governance and service delivery in Nigeria.