1.0 Introduction
1.1 Background of the Study
According to Ndoh and Emezi (1997):our local government originated form indirect rule system introduced by the British colonial government. I t was carried out in the north through the recognized National authority which has the paramount rule of the naïve authority.
Between 1960modernized local government were introduced in place of indirect rule system, though adoption of many laws. This allowed democratic local civil system. However, there was a general nationwide local government reform which Maxwell a turning point in the history and Pattern of local govern throughout the country. The aims and objectives of the reforms as outlined in the guidelines for local governments reform were as follows:
- To make approximate services and development activities responsible to the local wishes and initiatives by developing them to local representative bodies.
- To facilitate the exercise of democratic self governance close to the local level of our society and to encourage uncreative and leadership.
- To provide a two way channel of communicative between local communities and government both federal and state.
1.2 Statement of Problem
Local government as we know was created with the primary aim of bringing government closer to the people as well as mobilizing and encouraging grassroots development and participation. Based on the above frantic efforts has been made by government of local government yet there are problems that is why Ozor (2005:55) opined that the mismanagement of local government funds sometimes with the knowledge government functionaries have been retiring in various tribunals of enquiry throughout the country.
- What are the causes effects and ramification if corruption and ensure proper accountability in local government council?
- How can government eradicate or lesson corruption and ensure accountability in the government council
1.3 Objectives of the Study
With reference to the above problem, the study is specifically centered at the following:
- To examine the nature and purpose of the 1970 reform which has national form of nature.
- To examine the significance of accountability in the local government council.
- To critically examine some of the corrupt5 practices, factors that necessitate them, their effects and possible way towards the enhancement of national development.
- To make recommendations that would help to ensure proficiency and accountability as well as reducing corruption in local government council.
1.4 Significance of Study
Local government has the primary function of implementation of the wishes, programmes, policies, objectives. Ideas and aspirations of the national government in the local level. Okoli (2000:6).
The rural people expect employment of youth form government in other to ameliorate rural-urban migration.
Politicians should bear in mind that the quality of leadership in the determinant of rural development level. The management of local government should not betray the transit reposed on the m. They should say no to corruption.
Finally this study will be of immense help to checkmate the problem of lack of accountability and correspond in local government systems.
1.5 Scope of the Study
This research work is limited to isiala Mbano local government, due to how large it will be to include other local government that is why isiala mbano local government is chosen as to scope of the study.
1.6 Limitation of the Study
Most problems of research are lack of funds made nearly that entire research work and cost of materials and transportation to left nothing to write home about. The time frame for the research was another problem that the researcher encountered.
However, despite the problems short listed above, the researchers defined all these constraints in other to produce a research with findings which is presented and useful to the development of our society.
1.7 Definition of Terms
According to oxford advanced learners Dictionary
Accountable:
Means responsible for our decisions or sections and expected to explain than when required of.
Accountability:
This is proposals for greater police accountability.
Corruption:
Mean dishonest or illegal behavior especially of people in authority.
Public:
Connected with ordinary people in society general.
Organization:
A group of people who form a business club, etc together in order to achieve a particular aim.
