CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
1.1
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
The local government, were created so as
to enable the central government (federal government) exercise effective.
Hence, among the effective role of the
local government (Atakunmosa local government) is the provision of two way
communication channel between the ltolas communities and the central government
through the mobilization of human and material resources at the grass root.
The implication of the above is that the
concept of rural as well as national development on effective local government
leaderships and administration for its success (Ngwu 1980)
It also, implies that effective local
government is required for the planning, preparation and submission of the
proposal for funding and initiation of any meaningful development project in
Nigeria, this goes a long way to validate the assertion made by Agu (2001) that
effective and efficient leadership and administration of the local government
is required for the sustenance and utilization of development project in any
nation. Hence the studies of Ezike (1998:45) and Hassan (1999:66) revealed that
effective implement of development project are contingent on strong leadership
of the local government area, particular at the planning stage.
In rural as well as national
development, the understanding of the local power structure is capable of
enhancing or impeding the implementation of development project. In addition
local government (Atakunmosa) leadership is always required for the genuine
involvement of the people at the grass root in any development project or
activities of the government.
However, the local government
(Atakunmosa) had actually in fulfilling their roles due to both financial as
well as political problem. According to Williams(1998-50)most local government
in Nigeria suffer from inadequate financial resources, this was recently known
as zero accusation. Atakunmosa local government was vastly affected by this
zero allocation epidemic and this affected a great number of developmental activities
including the payment of its staff. Consequently, the available fund was not
appropriately used due to the frustrating effort of the local government
authority effort of the local government authority which was as a result of
mismanagement.
The local government in some cases
suffer from over-staffing to the extent that most of its recourses are spent on
the payment of staff salaries.
1.2
STATEMENT OF PROBLEM
Local government is the third tier
government established to bring the presence of government nearer to the people
at the grass root, with the aim of providing some basic functions or needs of
life such as, food, shelter, job opportunities primary b health service,
primary education, by roads, market and so on. But contrary to expectations,
the local governments have noticeable failed in their constitutional
responsibilities. They are generally classified as been unproductive (President
Oluegun Obasanjo in his address to the nation on the reasons behind the current
local government reform: 2003. This current reform going on now is one of the
major reforms previously done on the local government system in Nigeria, with
their sole objective of reforming the local government system to be effective
and efficient and responsive and objective.
The local government is faced with a
number of problems. This study is equivocally poised to investigate this
problems with a view to fashion out solutions to them. Some of the problems
with a view to fashion out solutions to them. Some of the problems t looks at in
this study includes:
- The problem
unproductively in the local government.
- The problem of
unemployment and low incomes for target group.
- Lack of
improved qualities in the basic needs of life- food, shelter, job opportunities
health service, education etc.
- Inability of
the local government council to ensures that the poorer section of the
population has some share in the fruits of economic activities.
- Lack of social
services and economic growth.
1.3 Objective of The Study
The major aims of this research is to
examine the effects of local government administration on rural development
using Atakunmosa local government as a case study .
Hence, the
objectives of the study are as follows:
(1) To identify
the role of Atakunmosa local government in the development of its rural area.
(2) To ascertain
the effects of inefficient administration on the operations of Atakunmosa local
government particularly as it relates to rural development.
(3) To suggest
the strategies for effective local government administration in Atakunmosa
local government Area.
1.4
RESEARCH QUESTIONS
1. What are the
major roles of Atakunmosa local government in rural development?
2. What are the
Obstacles, if any that militate against the implementation of rural development
programmes in Atakunmosa local government?
3. What are the
strategies for effective local government administration in Atakunmosa local
government?
1.5. RESEARCH HYPOTHESIS
H0 : Did
Atakunmosa local governments play a positive role in developing the rural
areas?
H1: Did
Atakunmosa play a negative roles in developing the rural areas?
H0 : Is there
any obstacles militating against Atakunmosa local governments?
H1: There is no
obstacles hindering the work of Atakunmosa local governments.
H0: Did Atakunmosa local government put in place
good strategy in developing of rural areas?
H1: Atakunmosa local government did not have
enough strategy to develop rural areas. eas
1.6. SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY
The
findings of this research will help different categories of people to
understand. This would be made possible because these problems have been
earlier stated in the study to these problems.
The
significance of the study those problem affecting Atakunmosa local government
and their solutions for the relevant authorities to implement for effective and
efficient local government administration.
1.7
SCOPE OF THE STUDY
This
research is a survey research conducted in Atakunmosa local government Area.
The study borders on the role of local government on rural development as well
as the problems hindering effective local government in Nigeria.
1.8. LIMITATION OF THE STUDY
It
is therefore, pertinent to point out that because of time, space or distance,
and financial constraints, the study is limited only to Eket local government
area. This scope is justified by the fact that it is practically impossible for
the researcher to take into this study all efforts made towards local
government and rural development in Nigeria in the country. The difficulties
that were over come during the process of this research work are:
1. Time
constraints, the problem of time was not to the advantage of the researcher and
thus did not allow for more comprehensive study of this piece
1.9.
DEFINITION OF TERMS
The terms
defined here under are based on context of this research work.
ROLE:
The expected function in Terms of Service to be rendered by local bodies
actions of the local government geared towards rural development.
GOVERNMENT;
The authorized or legitimate body of people or group of people in the society
who make and enforce law on behalf of the people
RURAL: That
under development part of the society or country whose dwellers do not have and
infrastructure, and do not adequately reach the government.
DEVELOPMENT:
Development should be viewed in terms of qualitative provision and improvement
in the living standards of the majority of people in a particular area., There
should be in terms of making available most of the necessary infrastructural
facilities like good drinking water, good roads, medical facilities educational
facilities and access to these amenities.
LOCAL
GOVERNMENT: The expediency for the
creation of local government anywhere in the world stems from the need to
facilitate development at the grassroots. The importance of local government is
a function of its ability to generate sense of belongingness, safety and
satisfaction among its populace. All forms of government, regimes or political
systems have so far ensured the attainment of this goal. Such strategy for
ensuring national administrative development and political efficacy is found in
the concept and practice of local government. Whatever is the mode of
government, local government has been essentially regarded as the path to, and
guarantor of, national integration, administration and development.
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