THE ROLE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT BUREACRATS IN SETTING DEVELOPMENT GOALS AT GRASS ROOT LEVEL

ABSTRACT

This research work conducted titled, the role of local government bureaucrats in setting development goals at the grass-root level, this implies how the local government administrators (bureaucrats) will bring development to the people at the grass root area.  But it was faced with so many problems that hinder the development, such constraints are as follows: insufficient of fund, Literacy, Corruption and favouritism and Nepotism. These above listed factors are one of the constraints that hinder the local government administrators in meeting up with their setting goals in developing the rural areas. In this research work the major instrument for data collection used in questionnaire and interview.  The data was analyzed using simple percentage. However, to ensure effective development goals, the researcher recommences the following remedies;-Adequate funding should provide for local government in other to meet up with the development of the grass-root. Adequate training should be given to local government workers to avoid abuse of office. There should be need for moral re-oriented and discipline on our leaders in other to serve the people at the grass root well. Government should strength legislation against social discrimination. Finally, the role of local government bureaucrats as a tool of development could not be over-emphasized because it is geared towards improving development morale, and performance.

TABLE OF CONTENT

Title page        ii

Approval Page         iii

Dedication          iv

Acknowledgement        v

Abstract          vi

Table of Contents        vii

CHAPTER ONE: 

INTRODUCTION

1.1 Background of the study      1

1.2    Statement of the problems     3

1.3    Objectives of the study      4

1.4   Research Hypotheses       6

1.5    Scope of the study       7

1.6    Significance of the study      8

1.7    Limitation of the study      8

1.8    Definition of Terms       9

References

CHAPTER TWO: 

REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE 

2.0    Literature Review         12

2.1    Meaning of Local Government         12

2.2    What is Bureaucracy          15

2.3 Importance of Local Government       16

2.4 Solutions to the Problems of Local Government   20

2.5 Functions of Local Government     22

2.6 History of Udi Local Government     24

2.7 Structure of Local Government System in Udi  29

2.8 The Role and Functions of Udi LGA    31

2.9 Role of Traditional Council for Grass Root  39

CHAPTER THREE: 

RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODOLOGY 

3.1     Research Design       43

3.2 Research Methodology       43

3.3 Population of the study       44

3.4 Sample and Sampling Techniques     44

3.5 Sources of Data Collection      46

3.6 Method of Data Collection      48

3.7 Method of Data Analysis       49

CHAPTER FOUR

DATA PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION 

4.1      Data Analysis        50

4.1      Test of Hypotheses      55

CHAPTER FIVE: 

FINDINGS, CONCLUSION, AND RECOMMENDATIONS,

5.1     Summary of Findings      70

5.2     Conclusion        72

5.3     Recommendations       74

          Bibliography

          Appendix