THE ROLE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT IN SOCIO-ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT OF THE COMMUNITY
ABSTRACT
In this research work, the researcher intended to have a general discussion with local government as my background. But lack of space may not allow me for detailed discussion and analysis. However, all essential part of the role of local government administration in economic and social development of rural areas in Nigeria is discussed. In chapter one, I discussed the background the problem of the study, the scope, some research questions and research hypothesis, significant and some definition of terms. In chapter two, contains review of related literature, local government, social and economic development process, characteristics of rural area and the history of local government. Furthermore, chapter three contains research design, area of the population and sample size.