Nigeria’s local government councils serve as the closest tier of governance to its citizens, carrying responsibilities that range from running primary schools to maintaining district roads. Over the years, these councils have evolved into critical platforms for grassroots participation, aiming to address community needs directly. Below is a detailed look at how local government councils are organized, what they do, and how they raise money to fulfill their duties.….KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
A Brief History and Constitutional Foundation
Origins and Reforms
Before 1976, local administration relied on colonial-era native authorities and various state-led local boards. These structures often operated unevenly and lacked uniformity across the country.
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- In 1976, the Federal Government introduced sweeping reforms that standardized local governments into a three-tier system: federal, state, and local. This move aimed to create a consistent framework across all regions.
2. Subsequent constitutions—most notably the 1979 version, and later the 1999 Constitution—enshrined local government as the third tier of government, granting councils specific roles and a measure of autonomy.….KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
