Title: Local government autonomy and its effectiveness in Nigeria

Authors: Ahmad, Abdullahi Ayoade

Place: [Khon Kaen

Publisher: Khon Kaen university. International association of local government scholars

Year: 2013]

Journal: Journal of African & Asian local government studies (JAALGS)

Volume: Vol. 2, No. 1]

PAGE: 48--59

Subject: Rural Decentralization and Local Governance

Keywords: political aspects, decision-making, local government, governance, public administration, nigeria

Abstract: In Nigeria, federal and state governments maintained great level of influence and control over local authorities. As a result of this the LG effectiveness and performances were largely hindered. The paper lays down some suggestions for reform strategies as a corrective measure.

URL: http://jaalgs.net/journal/index.php/jals/article/download/46/42

Document type: Portal