Impact Of 1976 Local Government Reform On Rural Development
Abstract
This research work was purposed at recognizing the impact of 1976 local government reforms on rural development in Nigeria Aba North local government area of Abia state was used as a case study because of its nearness and proximity to the researcher. Local government as a lowest unit of administration has many responsibility, roles and functions, Aba North local government council and her policies have efficiently contributed to bring about rural development. Data used in this research were collected through questionnaires, direct interview and filed observation of various projects executed by the council area of a space time. More data was collected through the consultation of related literature on the local government itself. Therefore the research study revealed that local government cannot be over emphasized in the aspect of rural development. It also examine that some of the problems affecting the performance of local government are inadequate finance, corruption, mother Excellency, bad management, lack of quality staff, lack of mutual co-existence and cooperation with rural dwellers etc. Finally, this study draws the attention of the policy makers within the local government council to admit honesty, intelligent and to make trustworthiness their watchword. The administrators and the management of the local government affairs should try to avoid mismanagement, corruption, embezzlement, and misappropriation of fund. Therefore, that is to admit that local government will be an effective and efficient tool for rural development due to these various reforms.
Aims and Objectives
The objectives of this research work were;
- To examine the problems that had hindered the effectiveness of the 1976 reform in relation to rural development.
- To examine the extent to which the rural dwellers participate in the local government in Nigeria.
- To examine some of the government programmes under the 1976 reform that was detrimental to rural development.
- To suggest possible remedies to observed problems to help in future reforms.
Research Questions
- To what extent has the local government affected the rural development in Nigeria.
- To what extents have local government contributed to rural development.
- What is the rate of connection between local government and rural development?
- How has local government reduce the rate of population in the rural communities?
Chapter One
1.0 INTRODUCTION:
This chapter introduces the Impact Of 1976 Local Government Reform On Rural Development and its relevance, states the research problems, research questions, and objectives, provides a background of the study, and should also include the research hypothesis [INTRO72887]…
Chapter Two: Literature Review
2.0 INTRODUCTION:
This chapter provides the background and context of the research problems, reviews the existing literature on the Impact Of 1976 Local Government Reform On Rural Development, and acknowledges the contributions of scholars who have previously conducted similar research [REV72887] …