Department of Political Science, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria
 Research Article   
								
																The State-Local Government Joint Account in Nigeria: Assessment of Facts and Realities 
																Author(s): Omeh Paul Hezekiah* and Abada Ifeanyichukwu Micheal             
								
																
						 In every emerging society, the position of the third tier system of government cannot be over emphasized. Local 
  government as a unit and level of government at the grass roots has come to play significant transformative roles 
  followings its closeness to the people and their needs. In the long run, actualization of the development will likely be 
  fraught if local government cannot effectively and efficiently discharge its bequeathed functions through the law 
  establishing it without adequate funds at its disposal. However, it is the interest of the paper to appreciate adequately 
  the essence of local government in addressing developmental challenges, its relationship with the state and 
  disposition to her financial obligations. The study utilized qualitative method in generating its data; while using 
  power theory as a framework of analysis. The findings of the s.. View more»