The Nigerian Local Government. Historical Development, Reforms and Systems


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Lesson Plan in the subject Didactics - Politics, Political Education, National Open University of Nigeria, language: English, abstract: Local government systems exist in every country with variations in its structures and functions. Some countries operate single-tier system, where one local government exercises all the powers and performs all the functions, single-tier structural framework, where two or more local government share responsibilities for providing a range of services to the citizens in a defined area. In this lecture, we shall examine the origin, meaning and characteristics of local government in Nigeria.




Local Government in Nigeria


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Local Governance in Africa


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An exploration of why some decentralization reforms have led to viable systems of local governance in Africa, while others have failed. It outlines the key issues involved, provides historical context, and identifies the factors that have encouraged or discouraged success.













Understanding Modern Nigeria


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An introduction to the politics and society of post-colonial Nigeria, highlighting the key themes of ethnicity, democracy, and development.