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 are 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. Instrument for data collection validation of instrument reliability of instrument and method of data collection and method of data analysis.
TABLE OF CONTENT
Title page i
Approval page ii
Dedication iii
Acknowledgement iv
Abstract v
Table of contents vi
CHAPTER ONE
1.0 INTORDUCTION 1
1.1 Background of the study 1
1.2 Definition of problem/ statement of problem 3
1.3 Objectives of the study 3
1.4 Research Questions 4
1.5 Significance of the study 5
1.6 scope of the study 6
1.7 Limitation of the study 6
1.8 Definition of major Terms 7
1.9 Reference 9
CHAPTER TWO
2.0 REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE 10
2.1 Local Government Administration 12
2.2 Social and Economic Development Process 17
2.3 Characteristics of Rural Areas 20
2.4 The History of Local Government in Nigeria 21
2.5 Local Government Mobilization for communal
Development 25
2.6 Source of Revenue generation in the local government 30
References 35
CHAPTER THREE
3.0 Data Collection Presentation and Analysis 37
3.1 Collection of data 37
3.2 Presentations of data 37
3.3 Analysis of data 43
3.4 References 46
CHAPTER FOUR
4.0 Summary of Finding, Recommendations And Conclusion 47
4.1 Summary of findings 47
4.2 Recommendations 48
4.3 Conclusion 49
BIBLIOGRAPHY 50