The illusion of three-tier federalism: rethinking the Nigerian local government system

Attempts a critical evaluation of the theoretical foundation of the local government system in Nigeria. Re-assesses Nigeria's idea of three-tier federalism both as a theory of federal organization and as a policy reform. Reviews the different definitions of 'tiered federalism' and att...

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Published in:The International journal of public sector management 1994-01, Vol.7 (5), p.52-65
Main Author: AYENI, V. O
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Administrative reform. General concepts
Administrative science
Administrative structures
Apartheid
Decentralization
Development administration
Factors
Federalism
Local government
Nigeria
Organization theory
Political systems
Politics
Public administration
Regionalism
Structures
Studies
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Summary:Attempts a critical evaluation of the theoretical foundation of the local government system in Nigeria. Re-assesses Nigeria's idea of three-tier federalism both as a theory of federal organization and as a policy reform. Reviews the different definitions of 'tiered federalism' and attempts to synthesize them into a coherent idea. Shows that three-tier federalism is impossible to define in a consistent manner. Proceeds from this to argue that its so-called successes are in centralizing the Nigerian state rather than in furthering the idea of local governance.
ISSN:0951-3558
1758-6666
DOI:10.1108/09513559410067528