ABSTRACT
The main aim of the research is bordered on “Policy Implementation in Nigerian Local Government Administration.” Administration is seen as a situation where effort is combined to achieve or accomplish a common goal. Local government is the third tier of government in Nigeria, and is aimed at accelerating rural and community development. The literatures reviewed that policy making and implementation seem to be the most important phase in rural development. Policy implementation gap, lack of policy implementation evaluation etc were seen as challenges to implementation in the local government. Both primary and secondary sources of data collections were used and the population of the research study was determined through the use of chi-square formular, and the data were analyzed via the use of simple percentage and table. The study revealed that policy implementation is a vital tool for development at local government; the study further revealed that policy at the local government are either not implemented or implemented haphazardly. Based on the finding, the study recommended that there should be a good communication network between the politicians and the people, and also that government should always endeavour to implement policies, for smooth local government operation.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Cover Page
Title Page i
Approval Page ii
Dedication iii
Acknowledgement iv
Abstract v
Table of Contents vi
List of Tables ix
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background to the Study 1
1.2 Statement of the Problems 4
1.3 Objectives of the Study 5
1.4 Research Questions 6
1.5 Significance of the Study 6
1.6 Scope of the Study 7
1.7 Limitations of the Study 8
1.8 Definition of Terms 9
CHAPTER TWO
LITERATURE REVIEW
2.1 The Concept of Local Government in Nigeria 10
2.2 Meaning of Local Government 12
2.3 Policy Implementation in the Local Government Administration in Nigeria 15
2.4 Implementation Gap in Local Government Administration Policy Formulation 17
2.5 Policy Formulation 19
2.6 Policy Implementation 21
2.7 Policy Evaluation 23
References 25
CHAPTER THREE
RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODOLOGY
3.1 Research Design 26
3.2 Sources of Data Collection 26
3.3 Population of the Study 27
3.4 Determination of Sample Size 28
3.5 Method of Data Collection 29
3.6 Validation of Data Instrument 30
3.7 Reliability of Data Instrument 30
3.8 Method of Data Presentation and Analysis 31
CHAPTER FOUR
DATA PRESENTATION AND ANALYSIS
4.1 Data Presentation 32
4.2 Data Analysis 33
CHAPTER FIVE
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS, RECOMMENDATIONS, AND CONCLUSION
5.1 Summary of Findings 41
5.2 Recommendations 42
5.3 Conclusion 44
Bibliography 46
Appendix 48
LIST OF TABLES
Table 3.1: Population Distribution 28
Table 4.1: What problem do you Think Hinders Development in the Local Government (Udi LGA)? 33
Table 4.2: Who makes policy planning in Nigeria local government? 34
Table 4.3: How necessary is policies in the local government? 35
Table 4.4: What role does the Local Government play in Policy Formulation? 35
Table 4.5: To what extent can the Local Government achieve the Implementation of its Policies? 36
Table 4.6: What are the Factors Responsible for Poor Management of Revenue in Udi Local Government? 37
Table 4.7: What are the likely Factors that Impair the Implementation of Policies in the Local Government? 38
Table 4.8: Poor Communication Gap is one Factor that effect Policy Implementation 39
Table 4.9: Who is more qualify to Formulate and Implement Policy in the local government? 40