Assessment on the Current State-Local Government Relations in Nigeria and the Quandary of Ineffectiveness: A Review

Abstract

The effectiveness of state-local government relations can indeed play a crucial role in addressing or exacerbating issues such as poverty in a country like Nigeria. This review re-echoes the ineffectiveness of state-local government relations in Nigeria, propagating poverty and suffering at the grass-root level. This study uses qualitative method of research using secondary data for analysis. Qualitative research allows for a deeper understanding of the nuances, contextual factors, and dynamics at play in the link between the state and local governments. Addressing the ineffectiveness of state-local government relations requires a comprehensive approach that involves strengthening governance structures, improving transparency and accountability, enhancing local capacity, and fostering collaboration between different levels of government. Additionally, fostering community participation and engagement can help ensure that poverty alleviation strategies are responsive to the unique challenges faced by local populations in Nigeria.