WAEC Government 2008 Theory question 105

Theory question 105

Local Government

State six importance of local governments in a state.

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Any six: brings government nearer to the people; provides local services (markets, roads, water, primary health care, sanitation); political education and training ground for leaders; encourages grassroots participation; reduces the workload of central/state governments; mobilises local resources for development; serves as link between people and higher governments; promotes rural development; preserves local culture and traditions; creates jobs.

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