The origin of local government system can be traced to early colonial days. Although, European had a presence during the 15th century, the reforms were not introduced until 18th century during the British rule. Under local government system, the British appointed local tribal leaders to maintain Law and Order.
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Each local government is run by a Local Government council. Each council has a chairman and other elected councilors. The chairman supervises all local government activities and provides over council meetings.
The local government in Nigeria is the third tier of government after the Federal and State governments. It is the closest to the grassroot. It is called the Area Council in the case of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja. There are 774 local government areas (LGAs) in Nigeria. The local governments are headed by a Chairman who is elected.
Okene is the capital of Okene Local Government Council in Kogi Stata of Nigeria, West Africa
the organizational structure and functions of local government in nigeria
We have 774 local government areas in Nigeria
Definition of local government by different scholars
The relationship is that the state government help in funding the local government
the king and his council
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There are 774 local government area in Nigeria. Each area has its own chairman. The chairman of the area, Ado is Gorge I. Uloko.
the 1976 local gorvernment reform in nigeria.
Zango is one of the local government areas in Nigeria, in the Katsina State. It is located near the northern border of Nigeria and the Republic of Niger.