Local Government and Democratization Process in Nigeria (A Study of Enugu East Local Government Area)

Abstract

This study examines Local Government and Democratization process in Nigerian with a focus on Enugu East Local Government Area of Enugu State, It is concerned with some conceptual framework on what local government is all about and the idea/ democracy and democratization process. The evaluation is made with the view that what we call democratization process should be in consonance with the constitutional stipulations, in order to achieve the stated functions of local government thereby achieving development political, socially and economically. In the attempt an introduction was made, statement of problem, objectives and research questions and significances of the paper. Also a conceptual framework and theoretical foundations were stated in order to evaluate the structure, functions and sources of revenue of our today is local government system in the present democratization process. Based on the data gathered findings were made and conclusions and recommendation were drawn.