Abstract
This study examined the role of local government in community development in Nsukka Local Government Area of Enugu State, Nigeria. A total of 420 people participated in the study. The study sample of 420 persons comprised 220 community development officers selected from the study area and 200 adult educators randomly selected from Enugu State. The entire population of the study was used due to the size. A 21-item structured questionnaire developed by the researchers was used as the instrument for data collection. Mean and standard deviation were used to answer the research questions. The study revealed that the budget allocation sent by the government to the responsible departments in the local government is not always received as and when due for the effective implementation of community development projects. It was concluded that a higher monitoring authority should be set aside to monitor and supervise the existence of checks and balances between the regulations of the local government areas.
Highlights
The political history and constitutional development of Nigeria cannot be overemphasized from the evolution and continual growth of local government in Nigeria
Research Question 1 (RQ1): What are the roles of local government toward community development projects? Research Question 2 (RQ2): What are the community development projects initiated, financed, and executed by the local government in the communities? Research Question 3 (RQ3): What are the resources needed to achieve development projects in the communities? Research Question 4 (RQ4): What are the constraints affecting the implementation of development projects in the communities in the local government?
The results show that the roles of local government toward community development projects are as reflected in Items 1 to 6
Summary
The political history and constitutional development of Nigeria cannot be overemphasized from the evolution and continual growth of local government in Nigeria. The introduction of the Indirect Rule System by Lord Fredrick Lugard in 1914 signaled the evolution of the Nigerian Local Authority that later transformed into local government areas and has been a continuous and growing process in Nigeria till today (Ola, 2004). Native Administration Ordinance No 14 of 1916 by Lord Lugard spelt out the colonial system of administration in Nigeria in the early part of the 19th century. It was under this form that the use of Traditional Institution of Chiefs and Rulers to administer the natives, but under the strict supervision of the colonial administrators, was developed (Nzelum, 1984).
Sign-in/Register to view highlights & summary Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Free) 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a call
