The concept of Local Government

Week 4     

Topic: The concept of Local Government

Objectives: At the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to

1. Define local government

2. State the concept of local government.

Content

DEFINING A LOCAL GOVERNMENT

 Local government is the third level of government in Nigeria. It is the government that controls public affairs at the local community (grassroots) level. It is the government that is close to the people because people in the locality air their views through the counsellor, Deputy Chairman and the Chairman.

Local government is a product of devolution as a dimension of decentralization.

A local government is a form of public administration which, in a majority of contexts, exists as the lowest tier of administration within.... View More

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