EFFECT OF INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS (IGR) ON DEVELOPMENTAL ROLES OF BAGA/ BIRNIN KUDU LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, JIGAWA STATE NIGERIA. (original) (raw)

Abstract Nigeria’s Intergovernmental Relations (IGR) is a clear-cut relationship constitutionally between the Federal, State, and Local Governments with among other aims Intergovernmental Social Service Delivery (IGSSD). The 1999 constitution outlined the revenue profile of each tier of government but the problem is to what extent is service delivery achieved with the IGR arrangement. This study interrogates the effect of the IGR on the developmental roles of the Baga/ Birnin Kudu local Governmental Area. The study anchored on the fiscal federalism theory, and collected data through interviews and questionnaires, while analysis was done using descriptive and inferential statistical tools. The findings include lack of autonomy; inadequate funds and continuous interference in local government administration are stumbling blocks to service delivery. The recommendation includes the need for a review of the policy of IGR and projects at the local government should not be only located in the urban. Keywords: Development, Intergovernmental Relations, Local Government, Service Delivery