The 36 states in nigeria and their local government areas. Ofu local government area has its administrative headquarters located in the town of ogwoawo and is made of 4 district, wards and many villages including gwalawo, igala, aloji, ejule, etakwu, igo, ofoke, ogbonicha, iboko, aloma, itobe,ogwa, ugwolawo etc. Local government areas of nigeria nigeria has 774 local government areas l. The icon links to further information about a selected division including its population structure gender, age groups, age. Each local government area is administered by a local government council headed by a chairman who is the chief executive of the lga, and other elected members who serves as councillors. The state government sometimes delay payments to the local government areas and in most cases do not remit the complete 20. The focus of this paper therefore is an examination of local government finance in nigeria using iwo local government as a case study. Controversies surrounding the 2007 presidential election. Administrative division states and local government. The local government in nigeria is the third and the last level of government in nigerian government structure. It started from the precolonial era 1945 of administration where the kings, chiefs and elders held sway over the governance of. It started from the precolonial era 1945 of administration where the kings, chiefs and elders held sway over the governance of their respective domains.
Evolution of local government system in nigeria research cyber. Local government and intergovernmental relations in. This article, functions of local government administration in nigeria clearly articulates the many functions of the local government administrations as enshrined in the 1979 and 1999 constitutions of the federal republic of nigeria. Pdf in the general discourse on the local government system in nigeria, two major influences are notable. The first epoch took place from 1946 to 1966, the second epoch lasted from 1967 to 1976, and the final stage started from 1976 and exists till date. Brief history of local government in nigeria legit. May 21, 2018 local government structure in nigeria. Although democratically elected local government is protected by the constitution, and development areas and autonomous communities are created by individual state legislation, elected local government is lacking in. Here is the list of all the 36 states in nigeria and abuja and their local government areas. Largest local government in nigeria top 10 information. The population of the states and local government areas lgas of nigeria. Structure and functions of local government in nigeria. Dec 24, 2015 here is the list of all the 36 states in nigeria and abuja and their local government areas. This entity called nigeria evolved over time especially from 1956, when it was three regions north, east and west just before independence, by 1963, it became four regions north, east, west and midwestern regions by 1967.
Formerly known as zazzau, it was one of the original seven hausa citystates. Reform in nigerian local government a number of functions and services from local government jurisdiction. Nigeria is a federal republic with three tiers of government. The national guidelines for reforms oflocal government 1976. The 3 tiers of government are not complete without mentioning local government in nigeria and theres a strong relationship between these arms of government. Participating in lg politics the topic of local government and local administration is one of the less discussed, ironically its politics is apparently the most engaging and the most participatory. Local government administration in nigeria has been in existence since 1972 and its primary function is to bring government nearer to the people at the grassroots. This is so because local government is the closest tier of government to the people of nigeria.
Evolution of local government system in nigeria research. It was created to bring government closer to the grassroots and give the people a sense of belonging. Most local government in nigeria are very large both in terms of territorial and population sizes, in such a circumstance, a greater need for revenue arises to enable such a local government cope with the developmental problems of such a large area and at the same time be able to meet satisfactorily the diverse needs of the large population. Local government and fiscal autonomy for local government in. The purpose of this study is to increase knowledge about state capacity in nigeria by taking stock of governance issues, including public financial management and civil services, and analyzing them in representative states across the regions, as.
Local government administration in nigeria and the. Nigeria is made up of 36 states and capitals which have 774 local government areas lgas. Local government administration in nigeria and community. There werethe existence of emirate systems of sokoto and borno. This entity called nigeria evolved over time especially from 1956, when it was three regions north, east and west just before independence, by 1963, it became four regions north, east, west and midwestern regions by 1967, twelve. States and local government areas the population of the states and local government areas lgas of nigeria according to census results and latest population projections. The paper examines local government and intergovernmental relations in nigeria. Local government administration in nigeria has been in existence since 1972 and its primary function is to bring government nearer to. Full list of local government in nigeria structure. The lagos state government on 12th july 2010, passed the approved levies for local government council lgc or lga and local council development areas. In nigeria, local government is created to bring government closer to the people. We have the pre colonial experiences culminating in different traditional political system. Nigeria summary nigeria is a federal republic with three tiers of government. Functions of local government in nigeria the functions and tasks of the local government are prescribed in the nigerian constitution of 1999.
The functions and tasks of the local government are prescribed in the nigerian constitution of 1999. Impacts of flood disaster in agege local government area. Nigeria state and local governance in nigeria english abstract. On the other hand, the state government has a statutory obligation to pay 10% of its total internal revenue to the local government within the state and can give other specific grants to. The states of nigeria as well as all urban agglomerations with a population of 300,000 or more. Local government and intergovernmental relations in nigerias fourth republic solomon adebayo adedire department of political science and international relations, landmark university, omu aran, kwara state abstract. Local government administration, rationale, challenges.
Pdf on mar 9, 2011, erunke canice esidene and others published local government system in nigeria find, read and cite all the research you. The local government refers to the government by the popularly elected bodies responsible for administrative and executive roles in matters concerning the inhabitants of a particular area or district. Arms of government in nigeria and their functions the executive branch the executive arm of the nigerian government structure is responsible for the implementation and maintenance of law, among other responsibilities. According to mackenzie professor in public administration local government is the efficient agent of government for providing services that are local in. The arms of government in nigeria operate at every level starting from the top level federal government level to the last level local government level of the government. Full list of local government areas in nigeria nigerian. The 1976 local government reforms was the third in the series of the local government reforms ever contemplated in the history of nigeria local government. Nov 04, 2016 the failure of local government in the area of service delivery over the years has made the citizens to loose faith and trust in local government administration as an institution in nigeria. A comparative analysis of local government administration in britain and nigeria. Local administration in nigeria has passed the four distinct stages of development. The new system of local government in nigeriabackground to reform. Nigeria has attracted serious attention both nationally and internationally since the great local government reform of. The paper canvassed the need for synergy and collaborative approach to community development and reform initiatives anchored on theory to practice policy inclination. Today, it is known for housing nigeria s largest university, ahmadu bello university, as well as being home to a number of prominent nigerians.
What are the reasons for the creation of local government in nigeria. For an effective and efficient good governance system in the local government system certain crucial problem must be resolved and a long lasting solution could be given for the social services delivery. Local government administration, rationale, challenges, and. Oluwatobi1 introduction nigeria is rich in natural and human resources, with a population of over 150. Nigeria state and local governance in nigeria english. A comparative analysis of local government administration. The local government service commission has been empowered to handle staff matters. Constraints of local government administration in nigeria. Apr 10, 20 the local government system in nigeria different authors and scholars have given various definition to the term local government if it is viewed from a legalistic point of view, it may be referred as body corporates having perpetual succession with power to save and be saved. Many reasons, ranging from the political to the socioeconomic, have been given for the creation of local government.
In all, there are 774 local governments in nigeria including the four area councils in abuja. Functions of local government administration in nigeria. Zaria is a major city in kaduna state in northern nigeria, as well as being a local government area. Taxation and local government development in nigeria pdf. The federal government also has the power to know how the money it paid to the local government is spent. Nigeria under umaru musa yaradua and goodluck jonathan. Many reasons, ranging from the political to the socioeconomic.
It is interesting to note that even the federal government has in recent times joined in championing the course of local government autonomy. Local government administration in nigeria and the localist theory. Aba north, aba south, arochukwu, bende, isiala ngwa south, ikwuano, isiala, ngwa north, isukwuato, ukwa west, ukwa east, umuahia, umuahia south. Conclusion on the arms of government in nigeria and the tiers. The nature and challenges of local government administration in nigeria local government is the system of political decentralisation in which the power base of decision making is, to a great extent, not national but local. On the other hand, the state government has a statutory obligation to pay 10% of its total internal revenue to the local government within the state and can give other specific grants to the local government. Each local government area is administered by a local government council consisting of a chairman who is the chief executive of the lga, and other elected members who are referred to as councillors. List of local government areas in anambra state nigeria. The state governments have tended to regard the local authorities as their agents. Since the inception of the system of local government in nigeria, there had been persistent clamour for the autonomy of the local government as the third tier of governance in the federation.
The major challenge bedeviling the operations of local government area in nigeria is local government autonomy as local government areas in nigeria are not truly autonomous. Lessons for nigeria omowunmi, joshua olusegun public administration department, the federal polytechnic, ilaro, ogun state, nigeria. Data for the study were gathered from facetoface interview, available records in iwo local government, text books, lecture notes, journals, reports, seminar presentation and internet materials. The nigerian state is by constitution a federal state comprising of federal, state and local government. Pdf local government system in nigeria researchgate.
The purpose of this study is to increase knowledge about state capacity in nigeria by taking stock of governance issues, including public financial management and civil services, and analyzing them in representative states across the regions, as states. Within this system, functions are locally and directly executed by. Today, it is known for housing nigerias largest university, ahmadu bello university, as well as being home to a number of prominent nigerians. This occurrence has become major issues of concern in.
All over the world and especially in africa, local government is seen as a means of enhancing development and service delivery, improve governance and deepen democracy buccus,hemson, hicks and piper, 2007. The states of nigeria as well as all cities with a population of 40,000 or more. States, one federal capital territory and 774 local governments. There is thus, the need to grant local government areas full autonomy as well as increase its funding as it would help to enhance grass root participation in the development of nigeria. Representatives of this organization collect taxes, work with telebroadcasting and radio, transport licenses, cemeteries and provides houses for the people in need. There are so many problems facing this tier which we shall discuss. To survive as a small business in lagos state, nigeria, it is very important that you get yourself conversant with the duties and obligations of your business to the third arm of government. We have been able to look at all the arms of governments. The constitution provides for a bicameral national assembly, which consists of the house of representatives and the. It is the level of government that is closest to the people and is within the people. The local government areas in nigeria have however, not been very effective due to the fact that they are very much dependent on the state government. Arms of government in nigeria and the tiers information. The local government is the third tier of government.
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