Local Government Autonomy And Grass Root Development

LOCAL GOVERNMENT AUTONOMY AND GRASS-ROOT DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA (A CASE STUDY OF AWGU LOCAL GOVERNMENT COUNCIL) CHAPTER ONEINTRODUCTION1.1 Background for the studyThe expediency for the creation of Local Government anywhere in the world stems from the need to facilitate development at the grassroots. According to Okolie and Eze (2004:19), the importance of Local Government is a function of its ability to generate sense of belongingness, safely and satisfaction among its population. All forms of government, regimes or political systems have so far ensured the attainment of this goals.…