In this video, we explore the third tier of government in Nigeria (the Local Government), its origin, structure and significance in grassroots governance.

You’ll learn:
1. The definition of local government and its place in Nigeria’s federal system
2. The evolution of local government administration from the colonial era to modern Nigeria
3. The role of traditional rulers in local administration
4. The landmark 1976 Local Government Reforms and how they shaped today’s system
5. The structure of Nigeria’s local government councils
6. The sources of funds for local governments
7. The functions performed by local governments at the community level
8. The problems facing local government administration
9. Practical measures to improve efficiency and service delivery

Then we will go through some JAMB and WAEC past questions to solidify our understanding of the topic.