The Autonomy of Local Governments and the Place of the 4th Tier Government (Community Government Councils) in Nigeria’s Vision 20:20:20 Project

Okoli, F.C.

doi:10.5901/mjss.2013.v4n5p89

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“…Vol 8 Issue 2 DOI No. : 10.24940/theijhss/2020/v8/i2/HS2002-044 February, 2020 Okoli (2013) averred that there is a need for revolutionary transformation, restructuring and reposition of the local government administration in Nigeria to get the desired result for the country's 20:20:20 project. The author considered decentralization as the only way to enhance effectiveness and efficiency of the local government administration.…”

Section: Local Government and Rural Development In Nigeriamentioning

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Local Government Administration and Rural Development in Rivers State: A Study of Tai Local Government Area, 2005-2015, Nigeria

Wechie¹,

Ajieh²,

Egobueze³

2020

theijhss

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The evolution of Local Government in Nigeria dates back to the native authority system which was created by the British colonial administration in 1900 (Egobueze & Ojirika, 2017, p.1). Since the establishment of native authorities till date, local government administration has evolved in phases, spanning from 1900 to date, with some reforms in between. Presently, Nigeria operates a federal system of government that is composed of three tiers, namely, the Federal, State and Local Government. "The idea of local government administration in Nigeria was conceived in order to accelerate development and create the opportunity for the people at the grassroots… (Cited in Ozohu and Chima, 2015, p.1)." The essence of the establishment of local government as the third tier of government therefore is to bring development to the grassroots. However, regrettably, this goal has not been fully achieved due to corruption and other institutional challenges, especially, the unbridled of the Local Government Councils by the State governments. Historically, the local government administration in Nigeria had gone through major epochs namely (i) imperialist rule via the traditional administrative system, 1903-1950s (ii) liberal and participatory approach introduced in the 1950s; (iii) Military regime introduced a grassroots participatory democratic approach, (iv) 1976 local government reforms, and (v) Babangida's administrative reforms of 1988. However, the local government reform of 1988 was a component of 1988 Civil Service Reform package in which the chairman of the local government was made the chief executive, but was not permitted to sign cheques. Organizational structure was approved for all local governments to have a maximum of six departments. They include: Personnel Management, Finance and Supplies, Education, Agriculture and Natural Resources, Works, Land and Survey, Medical and Health Departments. Local Governments in Nigeria has gone through reforms. Commenting on the essence of Local Government Reforms in 1976, Erero states that: Local Governments have over the years, suffered from the continuous whittling down of their powers... The Federal Military Government has therefore decided to recognize local government as the third tier of government activity Wechie, C.H.G.

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Local Government Administration and Rural Development in Rivers State: A Study of Tai Local Government Area, 2005-2015, Nigeria

Wechie¹,

Ajieh²,

Egobueze³

2020

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“…Like the doctrine of separation of powers which is limited by checks and balances, local government financial autonomy is limited by local government relations with higher levels of government. In the view of Okoli (2013), autonomy of local government in relation to other levels of tiers of government manifests itself in three critical areas: Authority relationship, Financial and Personnel. The Need for Local Government Financial Autonomy in Nigeria Several reasons have been advocated for local government financial autonomy in Nigeria.…”

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“…Awotokun&Adeyemo (1999), however expresses some reservations that; in recent time, lack of funds has often been attributed as the major handicap which had hindered effective and successful execution and completion of many projects at the local government level. However, experience has shown the contrary that low finance and allocation by the federal and delay release for local government funds by the state government is the bane of local governments' inability to achieve substantial development in their jurisdiction (Okoli, 2013).…”

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Local Government Financial Autonomy in Nigeria : An Empirical Analysis

Osakede¹,

Samuel²,

Taiwo³

2016

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Local governments are not sovereign unlike independence nation-State; it is a subordinate government which derives its existence and power from the law and constitution. Since 1976 Local government reforms were undertaken to strengthen the local system in Nigeria, several challenges serves as an impediment to the performance of local government in discharge their constitutionally assigned responsibility. One of such challenges is lack of financial autonomy. The objective of this study is to examine local government financial autonomy and how local councils can be free from induce interference by the State, especially in the area of operation, State/local government joint account which gives the State government undue advantage over local government. The study adopted quantitative research design for Primary and Secondary data, using simple and frequency percentage method, Bar-chart and Chi-square non-parametric techniques to analyse the responses of Ojo Local government Staff in Lagos State. A total population of One hundred and sixty (160) staff of the council was estimated while sample of 80 questionnaires was administered. Data collected were coded using Chi-square method. The study revealed among others that lack a financial autonomy in Nigeria local government hindering effective and efficient service delivery at the grassroots. Also, with the use of indepth interviewed, it has been observed that undue interference of state government in local affair, corruption among local government official etc. adversely affected the delivery of effective services to the rural dwellers. The study recommended that full financial autonomy should be granted to local councils on matter of statutorily assigned to them, the state/local government joint account system should be abrogated and honest and transparent officials should be put at the helm of local council affair in Nigeria.

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The Autonomy of Local Governments and the Place of the 4th Tier Government (Community Government Councils) in Nigeria’s Vision 20:20:20 Project

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Local Government Administration and Rural Development in Rivers State: A Study of Tai Local Government Area, 2005-2015, Nigeria

Local Government Administration and Rural Development in Rivers State: A Study of Tai Local Government Area, 2005-2015, Nigeria

Local Government Financial Autonomy in Nigeria : An Empirical Analysis

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