NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA

EXAMINATION QUESTIONS            2 Credit Unit                         January 2018
MPA 870 Local Government Administration                                    Time: 2 hours
Answer Question 1 and any other two. Question 1 is compulsory and carries 30 marks while the rest carry 20 marks each
1a Define the term Local Government. State at least 2 definitions
1b The National Guideline for Local Government Reform (1976) provided some rationale for the creation of local government. What are three of these rationale?
1c Local Government provides room for grassroots democracy. How true is this statement?
2 What are the functions of Local Government. Discuss at least 5 functions
3 Explain 4 characteristics of Local Government
4a Define Decentralization
4b Write short notes on three (3) of the following terms:
Deconcentration
Delegation
Devolution
5 Local Government is inundated with numerous problems in Nigeria. Discuss four (4) of these problems
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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 byelaws to generate revenue
[20marks]
 
5.    Mention and discuss four types of local government
[20marks]
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