LOCAL GOVERNMENT, DEMOCRACY AND DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA
LOCAL GOVERNMENT, DEMOCRACY AND DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA
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2022-02
Authors
Ahmed, Idris Jamo
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2nd International Conference and Doctoral Colloquium on Development in Africa: Perspectives, Issues and Trends. Organized by the Faculty of Social and Management Sciences, Bayero University Kano
Abstract
Among the motives for creating Local Governments is to promote
democracy and bring government closer to the grassroots communities.
Several efforts have been made to improve grassroots development,
however studies shows the contrary, grassroots people in Nigeria are the
most downtrodden citizens and with difficult access to infrastructural
facilities. While there are several studies on Local Government and
Development, we know little about how Democracy in Nigeria improves
grassroots development. The study utilizes secondary source of data.
Findings of the study indicate that though democracy has been
entrenched in Nigeria, but the perceived benefits of democracy are yet to
be seen at the grassroots level due to mismanagement, corruption and
inadequate autonomy. The study recommended the need to enhance LG
autonomy, transparency and accountability in the management of public
funds.
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2nd International Conference and Doctoral Colloquium on Development in
Africa: Perspectives, Issues and Trends. Organized by the Faculty of Social and
Management Sciences, Bayero University Kano, 26th-28th Feb.