LOCAL GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATION AS A SOLUTION FOR DEVELOPMENT (A STUDY OF MAIDUGURI METROPOLITAN COUNCIL, BORNO STATE
Abstract
ABSTRACT
Local Governments are basically created to effect development at the rural community level and reduce over dependence on central government. The study examined the role of local government in economic development in Borno State. The sampling techniques used were systematic and purposive, a sample size of 399 was draw from the population of eight hundred and seventy (870,000) people. Both primary and secondary data were being utilized for the study and The main instruments that will be used in the collection of Data in this study are the questionnaires, five linked scale will be used for the purpose of obtaining valid and reliable Data for the Research. The data obtained were analysed used both descriptive. The descriptive statistics used were frequency distributed. percentages and tables. In conclusion, this study local government support local enterprises through affordable office and retail space, partnering with chambers of commerce and business associations, giving tax incentives and breaks and reduce regulatory barriers for small businesses, the role of local government in provision of employment through public works, community development projects, contract with local businesses and through schools and local government provides education through direct provision of public schools, special education services, infrastructural development and partnering with community organizations. It is recommended therefore that local government should provide grants and loans for startups and expansions of local enterprises fo effective development of the local area, local government should develop and implement workforce development and programs and they should also support entrepreneurship and small business development and local Government should provide funding for school infrastructure development and offer scholarships and financial aid to students; they should also support teacher training and professional development.
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