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POL444Social Sciences3 Unitsintermediate

Student Research Project (Contd.) Nigerian Local Government

This course provides a comprehensive understanding of Nigerian Local Government. It explores the meaning, reasons, and characteristics of local government, tracing its historical development, reforms, and systems in Nigeria. The course examines theories, structures, functions, revenue sources, problems, and control mechanisms of local government. It also covers human resources management, inter-governmental relations, and the role of local government in Nigeria's federal system.

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60h
Study Time
13
Weeks
5h
Per Week
basic
Math Level
Course Keywords
Local GovernmentNigeriaFederalismRevenueAdministration

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
Hands-on Practice

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Meaning of Local Government

2

Historical Development of Local Government

3

Local Government Reforms

4

Theories of Local Government

5

Functions of Local Government

6

Local Government Revenue

7

Human Resources Management

8

Inter-Governmental Relations

9

Federalism

Total Topics9 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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Community Development Officer

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Political Advisor

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Industry Applications

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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

3h

Unit 1: Meaning, Reasons and Characteristics of Local Government

3 study hours
  • •Define local government and identify its key characteristics.
  • •Discuss the reasons for establishing local governments and their importance.
Week
2

Module 1: Origin, Reforms and Systems of Local Government

3h

Unit 2: Historical Development of Local Government

3 study hours
  • •Trace the historical development of local government in Nigeria from pre-colonial times to the present.
  • •Examine the evolution of native administration and its impact on local governance.
Week
3

Module 1: Origin, Reforms and Systems of Local Government

3h

Unit 3: Local Government Reforms

3 study hours
  • •Analyze the various local government reforms implemented in Nigeria.
  • •Discuss the objectives and outcomes of these reforms.
Week
4

Module 1: Origin, Reforms and Systems of Local Government

3h

Unit 4: Local Government Systems

3 study hours
  • •Examine the different systems of local government used in Nigeria.
  • •Compare and contrast the French, Anglo-Saxon, and Marxian systems.
Week
5

Module 2: Theories, Structures and Functions of Local Government Administration

3h

Unit 1: Theories of Local Government

3 study hours
  • •Discuss the democratic participatory theory and its relevance to local government.
  • •Analyze the efficiency services theory and resource mobilization theory.
Week
6

Module 2: Theories, Structures and Functions of Local Government Administration

3h

Unit 2: Structures of Local Government

3 study hours
  • •Describe the administrative structure of the executive arm of local government.
  • •Explain the structure of the local government legislature.
Week
7

Module 2: Theories, Structures and Functions of Local Government Administration

3h

Unit 3: Functions of Local Government

3 study hours
  • •Identify and describe the mandatory functions of local government.
  • •Discuss the participatory functions of local government in collaboration with state and federal governments.
Week
8

Module 2: Theories, Structures and Functions of Local Government Administration

3h

Unit 4: Functions of the Local Government Legislature

3 study hours
  • •Describe the law-making functions of the local government council.
  • •Explain the mode of exercising legislative powers and the role of the chairman.
Week
9

Module 3: Local Government Revenue, Problems and Control

3h

Unit 1: Sources of Revenue

3 study hours
  • •Identify and describe the various sources of revenue for local government.
  • •Differentiate between external and internal sources of revenue.
Week
10

Module 3: Local Government Revenue, Problems and Control

3h

Unit 2: Improving Revenue Generation

3 study hours
  • •Discuss the challenges of revenue generation in local government.
  • •Suggest strategies for improving revenue generation and financial management.
Week
11

Module 3: Local Government Revenue, Problems and Control

3h

Unit 3: Problems of Local Government

3 study hours
  • •Identify and analyze the major problems facing local government administration.
  • •Discuss the causes and consequences of these problems.
Week
12

Module 4: Human Resources Management in Local Government

6h

Unit 4: Control of Local Government

3 study hours
  • •Describe the mechanisms for controlling local government activities.
  • •Explain the roles of the legislature, executive, and judiciary in controlling local government.

Unit 1: Staffing in Local Government Administration

3 study hours
  • •Describe the staffing functions of local government administration.
  • •Explain the recruitment processes and the role of the Local Government Service Commission.
Week
13

Module 4: Human Resources Management in Local Government

6h

Unit 2: Promotion, Transfer, Discipline and Retirement

3 study hours
  • •Discuss the processes of promotion, transfer, discipline, and retirement in local government.
  • •Explain the conditions and rewards associated with retirement.

Unit 3: Training and Development in Local Government Administration

3 study hours
  • •Explain the training programs available for local government staff.
  • •Describe the types of training and development undertaken to improve performance.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Review all study units and focus on key concepts and definitions.

2

Create summaries of each module, highlighting the main points and arguments.

3

Practice answering past examination questions to get familiar with the format and style.

4

Pay close attention to the mandatory and participatory functions of local government.

5

Understand the different models of federalism and their implications for local government.

6

Create concept maps linking Units 3-5 revenue generation concepts

7

Practice essay questions from Units 7-9 weekly

8

Review all TMAs

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