Department of Political Science, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria
Omeh Paul Hezekiah is working as professor in Department of Political Science, University of Nigeria. Research experience includes various programs, contributions and participation in different countries for diverse fields of Political Science, Human Resources.
Research Article
The State-Local Government Joint Account in Nigeria: Assessment of Facts and Realities
Author(s): Omeh Paul Hezekiah* and Abada Ifeanyichukwu Micheal
In every emerging society, the position of the third tier system of government cannot be over emphasized. Local
government as a unit and level of government at the grass roots has come to play significant transformative roles
followings its closeness to the people and their needs. In the long run, actualization of the development will likely be
fraught if local government cannot effectively and efficiently discharge its bequeathed functions through the law
establishing it without adequate funds at its disposal. However, it is the interest of the paper to appreciate adequately
the essence of local government in addressing developmental challenges, its relationship with the state and
disposition to her financial obligations. The study utilized qualitative method in generating its data; while using
power theory as a framework of analysis. The findings of the s.. View more»