Explanation

Reasons for the creation of Local Governments in Nigeria include:

(i) Government at the grass roots: One of the reasons for the creation of local governments is to bring government nearer to the people in the local areas.

(ii) Concentration of powers: The creation helps in reducing the over-concentration of powers in one authority.

(iii) It serves as a link: Local governments serve as a link between the people at the local level and the central government.

(iv) Rapid development: Local areas can now develop faster than before.

(v) Mobilization of re-sources: Both human and material resources can easily be mobilized at the local level.

(vi) Preservation of traditional institutions: Traditional institutions are better preserved at the local level.

(vii) Removal of fears of insecurity: The creation of local governments remove the feeling of insecurity and fears of one ethnic group dominating others.

(viii) Provision of essential services: This will be made readily available to the people at the grassroots.

(ix) Reduction of burden: The burden of the central government is reduced in this respect.

(x)To prepare and develop future leaders: Local governments encourage the development of leadership potentials and prepare them for elective or leadership roles at the local levels.

(xi) Sense of belonging: The creation gives the people the opportunity to participate in matters affecting them, thereby producing sense of belonging.

(xii) To educate the people: Local governments help in educating the people on the activities and policies of the central government.
 

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