Give reasons for the creation of local governents in Nigeria

Local government can be defined as the government at the grassroots which through representative councils established by law; exercises specific powers within defined areas.
the reasons for the creation of Local Government in Nigeria are:

• To bring government nearer to the people so that
  issues that relate to the welfare and well being of
  Citizens can be quickly given attention.
•  Local Governments are also
  created in Nigeria to satisfy the request and demands of the people
  who have been advocating for one form of
  autonomy from the dominant group.
•  Local Governments are also created
  in Nigeria to serve as a training ground for politicians
  who may want to seek national political office. It is
  a testing ground for would be national politicians.
•  Encouragement of grassroot development both socially
  and economically is another reason for the
  establishment of local government.
•  Local Councils make it possible
  for the country to enjoy some of the advantages of decentralisation. The local
  people may be given the golden opportunity; to take
  certain decisions on their own without refering this to the
  centre. Besides, local Councils enable the local people to
  participate fully in the government of this country.
•  Local governments enable the local
  people to take active interest in their local affairs
  and contribute immensely in helping to develop the local
  areas. Some local people may even agree to pay special levy in
  order to aid their local council to provide basic amenities.