The State Governors and the Administration of Local Governments in Nigeria: Implications for Good Governance
Keywords:
State Governors, Local Government and Good GovernanceAbstract
This study reviews the administration of local government councils in Nigeria as an extension of the state by elected State Governors, without recourse to the dictates of constitution. The paper x-rays the factors that accounted for the ugly scenario and the implications of such practice on good governance and political system as a whole. In this article, a number of suggestions have been made such as respect for the rule of law, due process, democratic principles and their implementation will no doubt further enhance the administration of local governments for effective service delivery and good governance at the grassroot level.
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