Making Local Governance Work for the People of Nigeria: The Challenges and Prospects

This is a Paper Presented by ActionAid Nigeria's Governance Manager, Celestine Okwudili Odo at the Annual National Political Science Association Conference on Making Local Governance Work for the People of Nigeria: The Challenges and Prospects

The paper submits that the Local Government structure is best positioned for the development of the grassroot, given its closeness to the people with clear mandate functions for service delivery to the people. In this scenario, Local Government is seen as self-government of the local communities to engender participation targeted at driving grassroots development.