Functions of a Local Government Council1. The main functions of a local government council are as follows:
(a) the consideration and the making of recommendations to a State commission on economic planning or any similar body on -
(i) the economic development of the State, particularly in so far as the areas of authority of the council and of the State are affected, and
(ii) proposals made by the said commission or body;
(b) collection of rates, radio and television licences;
(c) establishment and maintenance of cemeteries, burial grounds and homes for the destitute or infirm;
(d) licensing of bicycles, trucks (other than mechanically propelled trucks), canoes, wheel barrows and carts;
(e) establishment, maintenance and regulation of slaughter houses, slaughter slabs, markets, motor parks and public conveniences;
(f) construction and maintenance of roads, streets, street lightings, drains and other public highways, parks, gardens, open spaces, or such public facilities as may be prescribed from time to time by the House of Assembly of a State;
(g) naming of roads and streets and numbering of houses;
(h) provision and maintenance of public conveniences, sewage and refuse disposal;
(i) registration of all births, deaths and marriages;
(j) assessment of privately owned houses or tenements for the purpose of levying such rates as may be prescribed by the House of Assembly of a State; and
(k) control and regulation of -(i) out-door advertising and hoarding,
(ii) movement and keeping of pets of all description,
(iii) shops and kiosks,
(iv) restaurants, bakeries and other places for sale of food to the public,
(v) laundries, and
(vi) licensing, regulation and control of the sale of liquor.
2. The functions of a local government council shall include participation of such council in the Government of a State as respects the following matters -
the provision and maintenance of primary, adult and vocational education;
(b) the development of agriculture and Natural Resources, other than the exploitation of materials
(c) the provision and maintenance of health services; and
(d) such other functions as may be conferred on a local government council by the House of Assembly of the State.
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The four main functions of the local police is maintain order and/or peacekeeping, to serve the people of the community, to gather informatoin, and to enforce the laws.
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The core functions of the Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) include the provision of postal services such as mail delivery and logistics, the operation of retail outlets for postal and financial services, and the facilitation of e-commerce through reliable package delivery. NIPOST also engages in financial services, including savings and money transfer services, to enhance financial inclusion. Additionally, it plays a role in the collection of government revenue through postal services. Overall, NIPOST aims to improve communication and connectivity across Nigeria.
the organizational structure and functions of local government in nigeria
We have 774 local government areas in Nigeria
Definition of local government by different scholars
The relationship is that the state government help in funding the local government
The local government in Nigeria is the third tier of government after the Federal and State governments. It is the closest to the grassroot. It is called the Area Council in the case of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja. There are 774 local government areas (LGAs) in Nigeria. The local governments are headed by a Chairman who is elected.
to implement law and enforce it rightly
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There are 774 local government area in Nigeria. Each area has its own chairman. The chairman of the area, Ado is Gorge I. Uloko.
the 1976 local gorvernment reform in nigeria.
Zango is one of the local government areas in Nigeria, in the Katsina State. It is located near the northern border of Nigeria and the Republic of Niger.
The local government in Nigeria carries out the task of setting county rules and regulations regarding land and business. The local government also carries out tasks such as water provision and garbage collection.
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