Concept:The 1976 Local Government Reforms in Nigeria gave local governments greater independence and responsibilities.
Explanation:Before this reform, local governments functioned mainly as arms of state governments.
The reform made them a distinct and autonomous tier of administration.
They were granted more powers to manage their own affairs.
These changes were designed to bring government closer to the people.
Local governments were not made a fourth tier, as Nigeria has only three tiers.
The 774 local government areas were created much later.
Thus, the most accurate effect of the reform is that local governments became autonomous.
Answer:A. autonomous