The Role of Local Government in Community Transformation (A Case Study of Ilorin South Local Government Area of Kwara State)

TABLE OF CONTENT

Title page i

Certification ii

Dedication iii

Acknowledgement iv

Table of content vii

CHAPTER ONE: 

General Introduction 

1.1 Introduction 1

1.2 Statement of the problem 4

1.3 Statement/Objective of the study 5

1.4 Significance of the study 6

1.5 Scope and limitation of the study  6

1.6 Organization of the study 7

1.7 Definition of terms or operational terms 7

References 9

CHAPTER TWO 

2.1 Literature Review 10

2.2 Meaning of local government 10

2.3 Current Trend in Thinking 12

2.4 Role of Local Government in Nation Building 16

2.5 Summary of the chapter 19

References 20

CHAPTER THREE

Methodology/Research Methods 

3.1 Introduction 21

3.2 Sample and Population of the Study 21

3.3 Sources of data ⁄ Data collection Instruments 23

3.4 Method of Data Analysis 24

References 26

CHAPTER FOUR 

Data presentation/Analysis and Interpretation findings  

4.1 Introduction 27

4.2 Brief history of the Case Study 28

4.3 Presentation of Data 31

4.4 Analysis of Data 40

References 41 

CHAPTER FIVE 

Summary Recommendations and Conclusion 

5.1 Summary of Findings 42 

5.2 Recommendation 43

5.3 Conclusion 45

Bibliography 49

INTRODUCTION

The topic of the project work is ″the role of local government in community transformation “the case study is Ilorin south local government area of Kwara state. The focus of this research work shall be concentrated on the theoretical and practical issues referent to the local government and rural transformation with respect to Ilorin south local government.

A local government is recognized through its function and the purpose it serve or makes to the local populace. It sees to the cultural, political social and economic development of the people within its jurisdiction towards ensuring the improvement of their living standard and to bring about better living condition.

The local populace or people are however the rural dwellers. The question that really comes to mind is why rural transformation or who should contribute to rural development and transformation. Noticeably, rural transformation and local government are interrelated. Hence they work hand in hand.