REVENUE GENERATION AND GOOD GOVERNANCE IN LOCAL GOVERNMENT IN ABIA STATE: (A STUDY OF OHAFIA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA)

ABSTRACT The research focused on revenue generation and good governance in local government in Abia state. A study of Ohafia local government Area. The research work examined the role of revenue generation in the development of rural areas in Ohafia local government in Abia state. This work made use of efficiency service theory. The general objective of the study is to examine the relationship between revenue generation and good governance with reference to Ohafia local government Area, Abia state, Nigeria as well as provide solutions to the problems confronting revenue generation. The population of the study is 358,200 from which a sample of 5000 was drawn. The researcher adopted the stratified sampling technique because of the heterogeneity in the population of study. The researcher adopted survey method where structured questionnaires were administered. Secondary data were also collected from textbooks, journals, projects etc. The researcher found out that there are sources of revenue generation in Ohafia Local Government, that Ohafia Local Government applies the principles of good governance, and that there is a relationship between revenue generation and good governance. The researcher concludes that Revenue helps to develop the economy and manpower of the state and should be considered as a veritable tool of development. Revenue generation plays a significant impact in development as it reduces crime rates and unemployment in the state. Therefore the researcher recommends that Revenue generation and good governance should be continued in Abia state as it contributes to the development of the state, Government should ensure that the money raised for revenue generation is used in the development of Ohafia Local government Area.