The role of local government in rural development: a study of Warri north local government area of Delta state Department: Political Science By: opc123 Project ID: 508 Rating: (2.2) votes: 62Rate this project12345 Price:₦3000 Get the Complete MaterialAbstractThe major concern of this research work is to assess the role of Warri North Local Government Area of Delta State in rural development of its constituent communities. In achieving this, the research work relies on descriptive approach and structured questionnaire and interview for data collection. A simple size of one hundred and fifty (150) respondents was used for the study. Our findings revealed that the council has not performed well in developing the rural areas over the years. Various recommendations were made based on the findings among such are, increase in revenue allocation by both Federal and State governments, serious commitment be made by such staff toward internally generated revenue and the use of direct labour (council engineers) in carrying out projects in place of contractors. Improvement of infrastructure by the councils is also recommended. ...Preview Download Preview +Other Political Science project topics and materials you might be interested in»Federalism and national integration in Nigeria: issues and challenges»The role of local government in rural development: a study of Warri north local government area of Delta state»The role of political parties in democratic governance in Nigeria: a case study of PDP: 1999-2007»Dependency and underdevelopment in Africa: the Nigerian experience»Terrorism and Nigerias economy: an assessment of the boko haram insurgency»Nigerian federalism and local government autonomy»Women empowerment in Nigerian politics: (case study of Udi local government area)»Poverty reduction and sustainable development in Nigeria»Poverty and youth restiveness in Nigeria. An evaluation of the boko haram crisis»Corruption and underdevelopment (a case study of halliburton) »The socio-economic implications of the boko haram insurgence in Nigeria: 2009-2013»The impact of civil society organization on Nigerias socio-political development: An appraisal of civil liberties organization»The impact of public opinion on public policy in Nigeria: an appraisal of 2010-2012»Labour unrest and underdevelopment in Nigeria: an appraisal of 2000-2013»Military rule and political transition in Nigeria: An appraisal of Abacha regime (1993- 1998)