LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND EFFECTIVE SERVICE DELIVERY: CASE STUDY OF IKOLE LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF EKITI STATE, NIGERIA (1999-2013)
Abstract
The constitution of Nigeria recognises local government as the third tier of government whose preoccupation is to enhance effective service delivery at the grassroots. The challenge of effective service delivery at grassroots despite the huge allocation accruing to it from the federal account calls for great concern. This study empirically investigates service delivery at Ikole Local government of Ekiti State in order to assess the quality of service provided and factors responsible for ineffective service delivery at the local government. It was discovered that the quality of service delivered was poor. It was further discovered that poor performance at the local government was attributed to poor governance devoid of transparency and accountability of successive governments. The study suggested participatory democracy at the grassroots, transparency and accountability of political leaders as well as maintenance culture on the part of the citizens for improving service delivery at Ikole Local government.
Key Words: Service Delivery, Local Government, Consensus, Effectiveness, Feedback Mechanism.
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