The role of local government in grassroots development
Ugwuja, Daniel i.
Department of political science, enugu state university of science and technology, Nigeria
Abstract
The understanding of Nigeria governments that the institution of local government is a core factor in grass-root development, has led the country into embarking on local government reforms in such an extensive nature as were introduced in 1976. The 1976 local government reforms were aimed among others, at ensuring development at grass-roots level. The successful nature of the new local government reforms have been the subject of debate both in academic and non-academic circles in Nigeria. This study examined the roles of local government council in the provision and advancement of education, provision of good roads and market developments. The data collected in this research were through questionnaires, oral interviews and direct observations of the happenings in Nigeria local government.