FUND AND MANAGEMENT CONTROL IN AKOKO NORTH-EAST LOCAL GOVERNMENT OF ONDO STATE, NIGERIA.
Abstract
The research work examined Fund and Management Control of Local Government in Nigeria: A
Case Study of Akoko North-East Local Government Area of Ondo State. Specifically, the aim of
the study is to examine fund and management control mechanism in Akoko North-East Local
Government and its impact on grassroots development. A descriptive research design was used, and
a purposive sampling technique was employed to collect primary data from the study area. A
structured questionnaire was administered to 80 respondents, while 77 responses were retrieved.
Data collected was placed percentage frequency distributed table and test of hypotheses was drawn.
Findings revealed that issues of fund mismanagement, lack of transparency, and political
interference as major challenges affecting effective service delivery at the grassroots level. It was
concluded that the performance of Akoko North-East Local Government depends largely on the
establishment of strong financial control measures, transparency in fund utilization, and capacity
building for financial managers to ensure accountability. The study recommends that government
should implement regular financial auditing, strengthen internal control systems, and ensure timely
release of funds to enable local governments to fulfil their developmental responsibilities effectively.
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