NAME: AFOLABI OLUWASEYI SODIK

MATRIC NO: 22/27PS/1353

DEPARTMENT: POLITICS AND GOVERNANCE
FACULTY: FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

QUESTION
DEFINE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACCORDING TO HENRY
MADDICK,NIGERIA LOCAL GOVERNMENT REFORM 1976 AND
UNITED NATIONS
ANSWERS
1. According to Henry Maddick: Local government is like the
government that is closest to the people in specific areas. Its all
about managing and delivering public services right in the
neighborhood
2. According to Nigeria Local Government Reform 1976: It was a
significant restructuring of local government system aimed at
improving governance and service delivery at the grassroot
level.The reform sorts to empower local governments to
effectively cater to the needs of their communities and promote
development.
3. Local government as viewed by the United Nations: It is a critical
level of administration that focuses on providing essential public
services to communities at the grassroot level. It plays a vital role
in ensuring effective governance and service delivery tailored to
the specific needs of local population