NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA
Plot 91, Cadastral Zone, Nnamdi Azikiwe Express Way, Jabi– Abuja
FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
2019_2 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: 2Hours
1. a) The 1999 Constitution guarantees the legal existence of Local government as a tier of Government.
Conceptualize the term “Local Government”.
b) What do you understand by mandatory and concurrent functions of Local government in Nigeria?
Explain why these functions are classified as such.
c) Highlight the four qualities and four objectives of Local Government that enjoy devolution of powers. .
d) List eight and discuss any two sources of Local Government revenue in Nigeria.
[Compulsory, 30 marks]
2. a) There exist horizontal and vertical intergovernmental relationships among the tiers of government.
Elucidate.
b) What are the benefits derivable from these relationships?
c) Justify the state (central) control of Local government as specified by Barber (1972). [20 marks]
3. a) On what basis is a Head of Department appointed and promoted in Nigerian Local Government?
b) Examine types of City Executives’ government in the United States.
[20 marks]
4. a) Classify the major units of Local Government in the United States and state three functions performed
by County Executives.
b) Elaborate on the democratic nature American Local Government. [20 marks]
5. a) The idea of the single tier structure is that no unit created under the basic Local Government structure is
recognized legally. Justify this assertion with the basic features of the single tier structure of Local
Government in Nigeria as defined by the 1976 Reform.
b) Name six Departments found in the present Nigeria Local government. Explain at least two of their
functions each. [20 marks]
You can get the Past Questions Soft Copies HERE (2014 – till date)
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