Intergovernmental Relations and the Performance of Local Government in Nigeria 2015-2020
Student: Gregory Chukwuebuka Ejimonye (Thesis, 2025)
Department of Political Science
University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State
Abstract
This study examines intergovernmental relations and local government performance in Nigeria from 2015-2020. It overviews how state-local joint accounts contribute to infrastructural deficits in rural areas and how federal/state interference undermines local officials’ functions. Using secondary data, structural-functional theory, and qualitative analysis, it argues local government interacts with other levels. Recommendations include clear constitutional status, discarding joint accounts, elections for leaders, local control over officials, reduced interference, and direct federation allocations.
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- University of Ilorin, Kwara State 402
- University of Jos, Jos, Plateau State 19
- University of Lagos 18
- University of Maiduguri ( - Elearning), Maiduguri, Borno State 3
- University of Maiduguri, Borno State 109
- University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State 269
- University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital, Port Harcourt , River State 5
- University of Port-Harcourt, Rivers State 175
- University of Uyo, Akwa Ibom State 207
- Usmanu Danfodio University, Sokoto, Sokoto State 245