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Local Government Administration

This course provides an in-depth exploration of local government administration in Nigeria. It examines the origin, reforms, and systems of local government, delving into theories, structures, and functions. The course further investigates local government revenue, challenges, and control mechanisms. It also covers human resources management and inter-governmental relations, equipping students with a comprehensive understanding of local governance.

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52h
Study Time
13
Weeks
4h
Per Week
basic
Math Level
Course Keywords
Local GovernmentNigeriaReformsAdministrationFederalism

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
➕
Math Level
Basic Math
📖
Learning Type
Theoretical Focus

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Historical Development

2

Local Government Reforms

3

Local Government Systems

4

Local Government Theories

5

Functions of Local Government

6

Local Government Revenue

Total Topics6 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

tutor-marked assessments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

final examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

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Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

MODULE 1: ORIGIN, REFORMS AND SYSTEMS OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT

4h

Unit 1: Historical Development of local government

4 study hours
  • •Read introduction and objectives.
  • •Study historical development of local government.
  • •Review Native Administration and growth of local government.
Week
2

MODULE 1: ORIGIN, REFORMS AND SYSTEMS OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT

4h

Unit 2: Local government Reforms

4 study hours
  • •Examine local government reforms before 1966.
  • •Study reforms during military regime.
  • •Review post-1976 reforms.
Week
3

MODULE 1: ORIGIN, REFORMS AND SYSTEMS OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT

4h

Unit 3: Meaning, Reasons and Characteristics of Local government

4 study hours
  • •Define local government.
  • •Describe characteristics of local government.
  • •Explain reasons for establishing local government.
Week
4

MODULE 1: ORIGIN, REFORMS AND SYSTEMS OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT

4h

Unit 4: Local government Systems

4 study hours
  • •Classify local government systems.
  • •Differentiate between French, Anglo-Saxon, and Marxian systems.
  • •Analyze the relevance of each system.
Week
5

MODULEII: THEORIES, STRUCTURES AND FUNCTIONS OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATION

4h

Unit 1: Local Government Theories

4 study hours
  • •Explain the link between democracy and participation.
  • •Study efficiency service theory.
  • •Review resource mobilization theory.
Week
6

MODULEII: THEORIES, STRUCTURES AND FUNCTIONS OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATION

4h

Unit 2: Structures of Local Government

4 study hours
  • •Describe the structure of the executive arm.
  • •Describe the legislative structure.
  • •Analyze the functions of each structure.
Week
7

MODULEII: THEORIES, STRUCTURES AND FUNCTIONS OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATION

4h

Unit 3: Functions of Local Government

4 study hours
  • •Study mandatory local government functions.
  • •Review participatory functions.
  • •Analyze the constitutional basis of these functions.
Week
8

MODULEII: THEORIES, STRUCTURES AND FUNCTIONS OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATION

4h

Unit 4: Functions of the Local government Legislature

4 study hours
  • •Describe law-making functions of the council.
  • •Explain vetting and monitoring functions.
  • •Review the mode of exercising legislative powers.
Week
9

MODULE III: LOCAL GOVERNMENT REVENUE , PROBLEMS AND CONTROL

4h

UNIT 1: Sources of revenue

4 study hours
  • •Describe external sources of revenue.
  • •Explain internal sources of revenue.
  • •Analyze the importance of each source.
Week
10

MODULE III: LOCAL GOVERNMENT REVENUE , PROBLEMS AND CONTROL

4h

UNIT 2: Improving Revenue generation

4 study hours
  • •Study challenges of revenue generation.
  • •Suggest ways to improve revenue generation.
  • •Review case studies of successful revenue generation strategies.
Week
11

MODULE III: LOCAL GOVERNMENT REVENUE , PROBLEMS AND CONTROL

4h

UNIT3: Problems of local government

4 study hours
  • •Describe various problems confronting local government.
  • •Analyze how to overcome these problems.
  • •Review case studies of problem-solving in local government.
Week
12

MODULE III: LOCAL GOVERNMENT REVENUE , PROBLEMS AND CONTROL

4h

UNIT 4: Control of local government

4 study hours
  • •Describe legislative control over local government.
  • •Explain executive and administrative control.
  • •Review judicial control mechanisms.
Week
13

Final Revision

6h

Final Revision

6 study hours
  • •Review all modules and units.
  • •Complete assignments and prepare for final examination.
  • •Focus on key concepts and challenging areas.

This study schedule is in beta and may not be accurate. Please use it as a guide and consult the course outline for the most accurate information.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Create a timeline of local government reforms in Nigeria (Units 2-4, Module 1)

2

Compare and contrast the French, Anglo-Saxon, and Marxian systems of local government (Unit 4, Module 1)

3

Develop case studies on revenue generation strategies for local governments (Unit 2, Module 3)

4

Analyze the problems confronting local government administration and propose solutions (Unit 3, Module 3)

5

Practice essay questions on the functions of local government and inter-governmental relations (Units 3-4, Module 2; Module 5)

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