PROBLEMS OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT FINANCING A CASE STUDY OF NKANU LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, OF ENUGU STATE)

ABSTRACT
The study has investigated the extent of problems of Nkanu local government area financing two research question:  What are problems that affect the existing allocations to Nkanu local government area ? How effective are the management of resources in Nkanu local Government Area? etc were used whole two hypothesis were also postulated.Six and eleven questions respectively used to find out the extent to which allocations to Nkanu local government is not enough to run the area, management of Nkanu Local Government Area.For the investigation, zone copies of the questionnaires were administered out of which 250 were returned.  The questionnaire used was structured type which was administered personally by the researcher and completed by the respondents (staff and non staff of the local government).In data analysis, simple percentage was used.  The result indicates that1.  An average percentage of respondents are in an agreement that allocation          to the local government is not enough and beside its bested by problems.2.  The management (leadership) of Nkanu local government finance indulge      in corrupt practices, waste resources etc.   All these tends to pose problem      to the council financing.



TABLE OF CONTENTS APPROVAL PAGE…………………………………………i CERTIFICATION…………………………………………ii DEDICATION…………………………………………iii ACKNOWLEDGEMENT   ………………………………………iv ABSTRACT…………………………………………v LIST OF FIGURES AND TABLE  ……………………………..vi
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1Background Of The Study 1.2Statement Of The Problem 1.3Purpose Of The Study 1.4Scope Of The Study 1.5Limitations Of The Study 1.6Significance Of The Study 1.7Hypothesis 1.8Research Questions 1.9Theoretical Frame Work CHAPTER TWO REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE 2.1Meaning Of Local Government 2.2Evolution, Theory And Practice Of Local Government 2.3Functions Of Local Government 2.4Local Government Finances 2.5Problems Militating Against The Effective CHAPTER THREE 3.1Data Collection 3.2Data Analysis 3.3Date Presentation 3.4Allocations To Nkanu Government Area/Problems 3.5Management Of Nkanu Local Government Finance Tends To Create Problem For The Area 3.6Implication Of The Study 3.7Recommendations 3.8Summary 3.9Conclusion