Revenue Sharing Formula and Local Government Survival in Nigeria
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.59890/ijaeam.v3i1.185Keywords:
Revenue, Sharing Formula, Local Governement, Pre-Independence, Post DependenceAbstract
The study examined the comparative effect of revenue sharing formula on local government survival in Nigeria using descriptive method by looking at the pre and post-independence era. It considered the challenges confronted by the local government councils in Nigeria and their community dwellers. The study discussed established the new revenue sharing formula, local government autonomy and benefits derivable while conclusion and recommendations were made accordingly
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