ABSTRACT
This study was conducted to determine the Impact of Local
Government in Rural Development where Ojo local Government Area was used as a
case study.
A well-designed questionnaire was administered on the
subject matter to the citizens of the Local Government.
Data that were collected analysed by simple percentage to
test the hypothesis used in the study.
However, suggestions and recommendations were drawn from
the findings obtained in the study, in order to determined the impact of Local
Government in Rural Development, most especially at Ojo Local Government.
It was established that the impact of Local Government in
Rural development cannot be underestimated because it enhances development at
the grassroot level.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Title page
Certification
Dedication
Acknowledgement
Abstract
Table of Content
Chapter One: Introduction
1.1 Background of
the study
1.2 Statement of
the Problem
1.3 Objectives of
the Study
1.4 The Basic
Assumption/Research Question
1.5 Research
Hypotheses
1.6 Significance
of the Study
1.7 Scope and
Limitation of the Study
1.7.1 Definition of
Terms
1.8 Organization
of the Study
1.9 References
Chapter Two: Literature Review and Theoretical Framework
2.0 Literature
Review
2.1.0 Historical/Evolution
of Local Government in Nigeria
2.1.1 Organizational
Structure of the Local Government in Nigeria
2.1.2 Background of
Ojo Local Government
2.2 Theoretical
Framework
2.2.0 Concept of
Local Government
2.2.1 Functions of
Local Government
2.2.2 Local
Government Finance
2.2.3 Problems of
Local Government
2.2.4 The Theory of
Local Government
2.2.5 Summary of the
Chapter
Chapter Three: Research Methodology
3.1 Design and
Methods of the Research Project
3.2 Research
Design
3.3 Population of
Study
3.4 Sampling
Procedure
3.5 Method of
Data Collection
3.6 Method of
data Analysis and Interpretation
References
Chapter Four: Data Presentation, Analysis and
Interpretation
4.0 Introduction
4.1 Data Analysis
of Respondents
4.2 Test of
Hypothesis
4.3 Hypotheses
Testing and Interpretations
Chapter Five: Summary, Conclusion and Recommendations
5.1 Conclusion
5.2 Recommendations
Bibliography
Appendix
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
The development of any country depends solely on the
effort of such country. Nigeria as a country is bless with many resources and
Nigeria as a Nation is expected to be one of the developed countries of the
world. However to our greatest surprises, the country is grouped under one of
the developing countries. The question to ask is what is/are the courses of
this misfortune? There are many arguments of suggestions one of which give rise
to this topic. The impact of Local Government on Rural Development.
Many people see rural development as the back bone on
which a country can move forward. The term rural development carries a variety
of meaning depending on the content in which it is been used, and it is more
than just economic development, although economic development is the process of
effort of building communities on Local level with emphasis on building the
economy, foregoing and strengthening socialites and developing the non profit
sectors. Moreso, activities that increase the positive
outcome possible within a community by linking individuals and organization
working towards commonness. At the rural level the people needs rural
development project.
Thus, rural development project can be seen as the project
of chapter through which an individual member is given the opportunity of
applying learned leadership and management skill in fulfilling chosen social
responsibility.
1.1 STATEMENT
OF PROBLEM
Rural development has been hindered or affected due to the
inability of local government officials to generate revenue that can serve as
an enabling tools for this exercise.
Again, one techniques which have been adopted by these
local government has tend to affect rural development.
Adamolekun (1990.40) has however identified some
hindrances or obstacles which have hindered the effective generation of revenue
and its attendant impacts on rural development.
These are the followings:-
(1) Lack of
cooperation and acceptance on the side of the citizens
(2) Poor or
ineffective techniques of revenue generation.
(3) Problem of corruption, misappropriation,
mis-management and manipulation.
(4) Lack of
transparency and accountability of local government officials.
1.3 OBJECTIVE
OF THE STUDY
The objective of this research is to examine the impact of
Local Government in rural development. The specific objective of the study
include:
a) To examine the impact of the Local
Government in rural development. The specific objective of the study and
specific causes of under development as it relates to rural development and the
attendant effect of the community.
b) To
determine the basic principle and techniques
necessary for implementing rural development projects.
c) To highlight some of the problems
associated with the impact of rural development project like corruption,
mis-management and misappropriation.
1.4 RESEARCH QUESTIONS
Attempt will be made to provide answers to the following
questions.
i. What
is the impact of rural development of Local Government development in Nigeria?
ii. To what
extent will rural development affect grass root development?
iii. Is rural development the best tools for
carrying out community development project at the grass root level?
1.5 RESEARCH
HYPOTHESIS
This study will be geared towards testing the following
hypothesis:
1. H0: Participation in Local Government Decrease participation
in decision implementation.
H1: Participation in Local Government increase participation
in decision implementation.
2. Ho: Motivation
of employee does not improved employee productivity.
H1: Motivation of
employee improved employee productivity
3. H0: Training as a motivational tools does enhances employees Performance
H1:
Training as a motivational enhances employees performance
4. H0: The more internally generated Revenue, the lesser the
development of the local government
H1: The more
internally generated Revenue, the greater the development of the local
government
1.6 SIGNIFICANCE
OF THE STUDY
A study of this nature become important and significant
because whatever result it shows would either encourage the authorities of more
local government areas to adopt rural development programmes or project
techniques or approach to develop their community.
However,
results from this study will be relevant to the scholars and students of Public
Administration to conduct further research. Moreso, information resulting from
the research will be added to the existing knowledge on how the impact of rural
development can improve local government.
1.7 SCOPE AND LIMITATIONS OF THE STUDY
A
study of this, has a great deal on the
impact of the overall society could need no less in depth problems into the
circumstances which may lead to reliable and valid result. Remember, we are
looking at the impact of local government in rural development.
However,
information resulting from this study will be added to existing literature on
how the local government can effect rural development in Ojo local government.
Also,
the study will only cover Ojo local government. Due to finance and time frame,
the study will not be able to cover all the local government in Nigeria.
This
study is limited to Ojo local government. The study could have been extended to
some other local government, but due to financial and time constant.
1.8 DEFINITIONS OF TERMS
i. Development is a term that means
different thing to different people, it is loaded with an ideological
assumptions, which can be expressed as faith, science or both (Apter 1987).
According to Fred W. Biggs development refers to organized
efforts to carry out
programmes or project throughout by those involved to
serve development objectives, Edward (1993:80).
Development is about a process of enrichment. Local
Government has been conceived and constituted in different ways. According to
the United Nations Division of Public Administration.
ii. Local Government is a political
division of a nation or (in a federal system, a state) which is constituted by
law and has substance control of Local affairs including the power to impose
taxes or exact labour for prescribed.
1.9 ORGANIZATION OF THE STUDY
The study will be organized through the chapter. Chapter
one is the introduction, Backgrounds of the study, Statement of the Problem,
Objectives or purpose of the study, Basic Assumption, Hypothesis, Significance
of the Study, Scope and Limitation of the Study.
Chapter two is the Literature review, and theoretical
framework.
Chapter three is the Methodology, Introduction, Research
instrument, the study population, sampling techniques, methods of data
collection, method of data analysis and interpretation.
Chapter four is the data presentation, analysis and
interpretation and Chapter five is the summary, conclusion and recommendation.
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