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ABSTRACT
This research work sought to examine autonomy of local government in Nigeria; issues and the way forward. Three research objectives and questions were raised to guide the study. The study made use of questionnaire to obtain data from respondent. Data were analysed with tables and percentages. The study found thatcorruption account for lack of autonomy in Nigeria local government system It also found that politicization of local government bureaucracy in Nigeria account for lack of autonomy. The study concluded that Local government has no iota of autonomy in practical terms in Nigeria. Precisely, local governments in Nigeria have not performed well as regards to rural development/ transformation vis-à-vis the relative autonomy accorded to them on paper and resources prevalent in the local government.and thus recommended thatLocal government should and must be granted autonomy that would enable them to meet the yearnings of the local people in the area of rural development/transformation. The task of rural development should be taken serious so as to better the lives of rural dwellers in Nigeria
