AN ASSESSMENT OF THE PERFORMANCE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT IN RURAL DEVELOPMENT (A STUDY OF DANDUME LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF KATSINA STATE)
Abstract
This research work assesses the challenges of local government administration in rural development especially on water supply in Dandume Local Government Area of Katsina state. Local government was primarily designed to meet the basic needs and aspirations of the rural communities. However, rural communities in Nigeria, specifically Dandume local government are still facing numerous difficulties in terms of water supply. With this, the study tried to assess the challenges of local government administration and rural development. The research work covered the period of 2023-2024. Data for the study were collected from both primary and secondary sources. The primary source comprises the used of questionnaire and observation, while the secondary source consist of records collected from the local government. Three hundred and seventy three questionnaires were distributed to the respondents. The findings of this indicates that, there is significant relationship between poverty and rural development in Dandume Local Government Area of Katsina State, another findings also shows that there is a significant relationship between insecurity and rural development in Dandume Local Government Area. It was recommended that, to bring about more realistic rural development in Katsina, specifically Dandume local government, the local government should set up a committee in order to monitor the department of water supply and sanitation in delivering its function.
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