During the OST nationwide survey which covered 13 states in the six geo-political zones in Nigeria, a recurring complaint made by the people was that the Local Government officials executed projects without consulting the people on their most pressing needs. One is forced to ask why the officials take up projects without involving the people they govern.
One of the advantages of a democratic system of government is that there is increased civic participation in the sense that the people play a key role in determining what projects are necessary, any governing body that carries out projects without consultation in most cases incurs the anger and disgruntlement of its people. Aniri Local council of Enugu state is a perfect example of this where according to the Guardian Sunday, August 9th 2009 the roads are in serious disrepair, there is poor provision of health care services and no water supply. The projects embarked on by the council chairman include building a corpers lodge and public toilets which according to the people is not what is important. It is evident that there is a disconnect in communication or are the officials being dictatorial? Regardless of what the situation is in Aniri Local council, local councils in Nigeria need to be a lot more responsive to the people’s needs and provide services efficiently and effectively.
- Nkeiru.
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