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Introduction:

Abstract

The adverse situation in the various local government areas of Nigeria has led the researcher to go into this very topic. The problems of Revenue Allocation and generation in local government areas in Nigeria, a case study of Awgu and Igbo –Eze South Local government areas of Enugu State). Hence purpose of this work is to enlighten people, mostly students in the school of Business Studies on how revenue is been allocation to the various local governments particularly to Awgu and Igbe-Eze South local government areas of Enugu State from the federation account, and also how they generate revenue within and outside the local government area. Local government as an organization, entity and tier of government requires revenue in order to enable it carry out its statutory responsibility such as primary health care, primary basic education, social amenities like electricity, roads, water etc. But due to some constraints which are shown in this work it have been very difficult for them to meet up these responsibilities. Also in this work, recommendations on how those abnormalities can be dealt with. It is therefore recommended for people and student in the school of Business studies at all level who will be opportune to lay hand on this write up as a ground for the much needed knowledge to facilitate the administration of local government in Nigeria.

Table of Content

Cover Page i

Title page ii

Approval Page iii

Dedication iv

Acknowledgement v

Abstract vi

Table of Contents vii



CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION

1.1 Background of the study 1

1.2 Statement of the problems 5

1.3 Objectives of the study 6

1.4 Research Questions 8

1.5 Significance of the study 9

1.6 Delimitation of the study 11

1.7 Limitation of the study 11

1.8 Definition of Terms 12

References



CHAPTER TWO:

REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE

2.0 Literature Review 14

2.1 The Historical Overview and Composition of LGA 15

2.2 Power and Functions of Local Government 17

2.3 Sources of Local Government Revenue 19

2.4 Administration and Allocation of Local Govt Council 22

2.5 Problems of Local Government Finance 24

2.6 Problems Involved in Revenue Collection 25

2.7 Fraudulent Practice in Allocation of Revenue in the

Local Government System 27

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CHAPTER THREE:

RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODOLOGY

3.1 Research Design 32

3.2 Area of the Study 33

3.3 Population Size 33

3.4 Sample size and Sampling Techniques 34

3.5 Sampling Techniques 35

3.6 Instrument for Data Collection 35

3.7 Sources of Data Collection 36

3.8 Validation of Instrument 37

3.9 Reliability of Research Instrument 39

3.10 Method of Data Analysis 40

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CHAPTER FOUR

DATA PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION

4.1 Data Analysis 43

4.2 Personal Interview and Questionnaire 55

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CHAPTER FIVE: FINDINGS, CONCLUSION, AND

RECOMMENDATIONS,

5.1 Summary of Findings 59

5.2 Conclusion 59

5.3 Recommendations 61

Bibliography

Appendix

Introduction

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