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ABSTRACT
The issue of local government financial autonomy, as undermined by the State Joint Local Government Account, is seen as greatest factor undermining that tier of government capacity to deliver services to the grass-root communities under its jurisdiction.
The financial constraints and dependence on the State has provided ground for the Local Governments abysmal performance, and further compounded by the poor administrative capacity to providing services for better social and economic conditions of the rural dwellers.
The objective of this research is to assessing the capacity of local governments in Sokoto State and service delivery. The study examines the local Governments financial and administrative capacity and effect on provision of services to the communities‟ wellbeing and development in the State.
The study hypothesized that there is relation between financial and administrative capacity of the local governments and provision of services in Sokoto State.
The study used survey method to drawing samples from two main primary sources: Local government officials and the communities, using structured questionnaires.
While secondary source of data consist records of revenue, expenditures, and services provided obtained largely from State Government and the LGCs sources.
Hypotheses were tested using both qualitative and quantitative analysis, including Mean, Standard Deviation and Pearson Product Moment Correlation.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background to the Study – – – – – – – 1
1.2 Statement of the Problem – – – – – – – 4
1.3 Research Questions – – – – – – – – 5
1.4 Objectives of the Study – – – – – – – 5
1.5 Hypothesis – – – – – – – – – 6
1.6 Significance of the Study – – – – – – – 7
1.7 Scope and Limitations of the Study – – – – – – 8
1.8 Operational Definitions of key concepts- – – – – – 9
1.9 Organization of the Study – – – – – – – 11
CHAPTER TWO: LITERATURE REVIEW AND THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK
2.1 Introduction – – – – – – – – – – 12
2.2 Challenges in the Nigerian Fiscal Federation – – – – 12
2.3 Allocation of Tax Powers – – – – – – – 18
2.4 Local Government Financing in Nigeria – – – – – 21
2.5 The Role of Local Government in Development – – – – 28
2.6 The Administrative Capacity of Local Government Council in Nigeria – 34
2.7 Internal Revenue Capacity and Local Government and Service Delivery – 42
2.8 Challenges of Internal Revenue Generation and Service Delivery – – 53
2.9 Review of Empirical Studies – – – – – – – 57
2.10 Theoretical Framework – – – – – – – 62
CHAPTER THREE: METHODOLOGY
3.1 Introduction – – – – – – – – – 69
3.2 Research Design – – – – – – – – 69
3.3 Population of the Study – – – – – – – 70
3.4 Sample Size and Sampling Technique – – – – – 70
3.5 Sources of Data Collection – – – – – – – 74
3.5.1 Primary Data – – – – – – – – – 74
3.5.2 Secondary Data – – – – – – – – 75
3.6 Instrument of Data Collection – – – – – – 75
3.6.1 Questionnaire – – – – – – – – 75
3.6.2 Interviewing – – – – – – – – 75
3.6.3 Participant Observer – – – – – – – – 76
3.7 Validity and Reliability of Research Instrument – – – – 76
3.8 Method of Data Analysis – – – – – – – – 76
CHAPTER FOUR: AN OVERVIEW OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT FINANCIAL
CAPACITY AND SERVICE DELIVERY IN SOKOTO STATE
4.1 Overview of Local Government Revenue and Service in Nigeria – – 78
4.2 Background and Functions of Local Government in Sokoto State – 82
4.3 Local Government Administrative Bodies – – – – – 86
4.4 Local Government Financial Structure and Allocations – – – 88
4.5 Services Delivery in the Local Government – – – – – 107
CHAPTER FIVE: DATA PRESENTATION AND ANALYSIS
5.1 Introduction – – – – – – – – – 137
5.2 DataPresentation – – – – – – – – 137
5.2.1 Socio – demographic Characteristics of Respondents – – – 137
5.2.2 Answers to Research Questions – – – – – – – 141
5.3 Testing of Hypothesis – – – – – – – 150
5.4 Interview and General Discussions on Findings – – – – 153
5.5 Summary of Major Findings – – – – – – – 157
5.6 Observational Contribution to Knowledge of L.G Administration – – 159
CHAPTER SIX: SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
6.1 Summary – – – – – – – – – 162
6.2 Conclusions – – – – – – – – – 163
6.3 Recommendations – – – – – – – – 164
References – – – – – – – – – 167
Appendices – – – – – – – – – 174
INTRODUCTION
Local governments historically played a critical role in, especially agricultural and overall transformation of developed countries through the bottom-up development strategy, providing the raw materials for industrial inputs.
Today they are still playing very important roles in the social and economic development of most countries of the world, and, indeed, certify as the effective catalyst for grassroots and national development.
Local Government have a great potential in raising agricultural and industrial productivity in less developed countries (LDCs), in the areas of collective action in managing scarce resources (land, soil, water),
assisting cooperatives both in the rural areas and in the informal sector of the urban areas to organize themselves for effective economic and political action, reduction of waste,
presenting opportunity for experimentation/innovation in diverse project/management possibilities and promoting healthy competition for cooperation among communities.
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