LOCAL GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATION IN A CHANGING STATE ENVIRONMENT: THE EXAMPLE OF DELTA STATE NIGERIA

Abstract

The article focuses on Administrative challenges at local government levels in relating with the states Government. The idea is to exhibit the nature and pattern of administrative challenge encounter by Delta State Government in relating with the 25 local government councils of the state. The article reveals that "relations are that of superior and subordinate, lopsided in favor of the state government. The relationship that exists between the two tiers of government is that of "Master who is always right and a servant fond of mistakes. The instruments of control identified are from the three organs of the state. These instruments of control eroded the autonomy of the local government councils and render them helpless in address local people peculiar needs. The paper therefore recommended for total autonomy of local government, eradicate duplication of function and increase manpower quality and quantity.