Abstract

In this research work, the researcher intended to have a general discussion with local government as my background.  But lack of space may not allow me for detailed discussion and analysis. However, all essentials part of the role of local government administration in economic and social development of rural areas in Nigeria are discussed and analysis. However, all essential parts of the “Effect of local government administration in Economic and Social Development of Rural Areas in Nigeria are discussed. In chapter one (1) discussed the background.  Statement of the problem, objective of the study, some research questions, significance of the study, scope of the study, limitations of the study, scope of the study, limitation of the study and definition of some terms.  Chapter two (2) contains review of related literature local government administration, social and economic development process, history of local government in Nigeria, lack of local government mobilization for communal development, sources of revenue generation in the local government chapter three contains research design and research methodology.   Research design, population of study, sample size, instrument for data collection, data analysis and chapter four contain summary of findings, recommendations and conclusions. The concluded that that local government institution have succeeded to be effective and efficient tool of development, with trained personnel and funds, therefore it has made reasonable effects to other upliftment of the lives of rural dwellers.  And recommended that federal government should allocate funds to the local government or the socio-economic problem to enhance their standard of living

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Summary of Findings, Conclusion and Recommendations