NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA
PLOT 91, CADASTRAL ZONE, NNAMDI AZIKIWE EXPRESS WAY, JABI – ABUJA
FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION
JULY 2018 EXAMINATION
COURSE CODE: MPA870
COURSE TITLE: LOCAL GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATION
CREDIT UNITS: 2
INSTRUCTION: 1. Indicate your Matriculation Number clearly
2. Attempt question one (1) and any other two (2) questions – three questions in all
3. Question one (1) is compulsory and carries 30 marks, while the other questions carry 20 marks each.
4. Present all your points in coherent and orderly Manner
TIME ALLOWED: 2 Hrs.
1. Using Ezeani (2005) and National Guidelines for Local Government Reform (1976) define and explain the reasons for the establishment of local government in Nigeria. [30marks]
2. Mention and explain 10 functions of local government. [20marks]
3. Discuss extensively the merit (Advantages) and demerit (Disadvantages) of Decentralization [20marks]
4. Discuss twenty (20) areas where local government could make bye laws to generate revenue [20marks]
5. Mention and discuss four types of local government [20marks]
You can get the Past Questions Soft Copies HERE (2014 – till date)
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