NWANEKWE VALENTINE CHUKWUEMEKA (MSC)
Department of Political Science,
Ebonyi State College of Education, Ikwo.
Ebonyi State, Nigeria
&
OMEBE MATTEW AMUCHE (Ph.D.)
Department of Political Science,
Ebonyi State College of Education, Ikwo.
Ebonyi State, Nigeria.
Abstract.
The neglect, deprivation and disparities that characterizes the rural areas in Nigeria gave vent to the local
government reforms of 1976 thus, the 1976 Nigeria constitution section 7 article I and II saddled the local
government with the responsibilities of providing limited essential social service to the rural dwellers.
Hence, this article sets out to x-rays the meaning and reason for the creation of the local governments, the operational definitions of term of some major concept and the theoretical base of the subjects under
discussion. It equally had a cursory look at the functions of the local government and local government as a factor in sustainable development. Conclusions were drawn with some tentative recommendations on ways of improving on the already existing status quo. Thus Government to partner with private and non-
governmental agencies in the provision of social amenities and the adoption of a working frame work for the development of the rural areas.
Keywords: Local Government and Rural Development.
Get the full content here: Journal