A Re-appraisal of Fiscal Federalism and Success of Awka North Local Government Council: The Shenanigan, Imbroglio and Solutions.

Abstract

The suggestion for unified system of local government
was enshrined in 1976 local government reform. by
the military junta. By the reform the local government
among other things was granted fiscal autonomy to
ensure that grassroots development is fostered. But
this has never been achieved. The shenanigan has
resulted to serious imbroglio and poor performance of
the local government councils especially Awka North
Local Government Coucil. The study adopted
descriptive research design. Data collected were
presented in tables and hypotheses were tested using
chi square non-parametric statistics. The results of
this study revealed that the caretaker committee
system practiced by Anambra State government over
the years has impeded the performance of Awka North
Local Government Council. Also fiscal imbalance has
affected the performance of Awka North Local
Government Council as well. Based on the findings,
the researchers recommended as follows: That the
government of Anambra State should henceforth
discontinue the use of care committee system to run
local government administration. Also, funds meant
for the local government should be released to it
without the attachment of strings.