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Abstract This study was on role of local government system in enhancing rural development. Seven objectives were raised which included:  To find out the extent to which Mopa-Muro local government areas is identifying with the rural development of the rural areas, to examine the extent to which the general objectives of the rural development has been attained in Mopa-Muro local government area, to find out major achievement and implement facing ...

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Background to the Study Local Government in Nigeria started during the colonial era when it was vested in traditional rulers and it operated in a very undemocratic manner. Over the year, efforts have been made to democratize local government and make it more responsible to developmental needs. Agagu (1997:18), defines local government by the popularly elected bodies charged with administrative and executive duties in matter concerning the ...

ABSTRACT This study critically looked at the Role of Local Government in Rural Development in Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State, Nigeria. This research work fundamentally analyzed Local Government as a veritable tool for grass root democracy and a process for the bringing of Government nearer to the people. It has focused on the development and general wellbeing of the rural populace of Jos South Local Government. To ...