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Department of History and International Studies the Growth and Development of Idemili North Local Government Area, 1996-2010 NDUAGUBA, CYRIL CHIDIEBERE PG/MA/2011/58453 The Growth and Development of Idemili North Local Government Area, 1996-2010 Department of History and International Studies Faculty of Arts Digitally Signed by: Content manager’s Name Nwamarah Uche DN : CN = Weabmaster’s name O= University of Nigeria, Nsukka OU = Innovation Centre UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA, NSUKKA DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY AND INTERNATIONAL STUDIES TITLE : The Growth and Development of Idemili North Local Government Area, 1996-2010 A PROJECT REPORT SUBMITTED IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENT FOR THE AWARD OF THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF ARTS (M.A.) HISTORY AND INTERNATIONAL STUDIES, FACULTY OF ARTS, UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA, NSUKKA. BY NDUAGUBA, CYRIL CHIDIEBERE PG/MA/2011/58453 SUPERVISOR: DR. PAUL OBI-ANI SEPTEMBER 2014 i Title page The Growth and Development of Idemili North Local Government Area, 1996-2010 ii Approval Page This project has been approved for the Department of History and International Studies University of Nigeria, Nsukka for the award of Master of Arts (MA) in political history. By ------------------------------- Dr Paul Obi Ani Supervisor ---------------------------------- ----------------------------- CBN Ogbogbo External Examiner Dr Paul Obi Ani Head of Department iii DEDICATION TO MY PARENTS MR AND MRS ALBERT NDUAGUBA iv Abstract Local government administration in Nigeria has witnessed significant changes. The core of the reforms and development was to provide and bring government closer to the people. No doubt, to achieve this, there is need for leaders with a visionary sense of direction, who are willing to carry out purposeful programmes for the benefit of the masses. These leaders must be willing to serve the people and selflessly put the people ahead in their administration. The study of administration in Nigeria has received commendable attention from scholars over the years and Idemili North Local Government Area is one of the local governments that has reforms and changes in administration. Just like any other local government, it has the capability to develop and benefit its citizens. This study deals with the administration of Idemili North Local Government Area from 1996-2010. Local government administration and its impact on the people is obviously a factor to reckon on with in the history of political administration in Nigeria. This is why a study of this nature is essential. Although the local government was created by the military in 1996, it was not until the start of civilian rule in 1999 that the core of its development process began. Such development in the local government has revolved around the key sectors of agriculture, human development, health, trade and transportation. This work thus is a contribution to the history of Nigerian government administration albeit of the grassroot level. By adopting both the qualitative and quantitative research methodologies, this work examines the various facets of administration of Idemili North LGA as well as the efforts of various local chairmen at bringing development to the area. While narrating certain strides v made by the administrators, it also examines the administrative deficiencies of these leaders as well as the factors that hindered full dividends of democracy in the local government. The study adopts inter disciplinary approach and relied on oral interviews, government documents, archival materials and relevant secondary text for information. In the end, the work provides a launching pad for assessing grassroot administration and development as well as opens up doors for further important but yet to be studied areas of Idemili North LGA’s history. vi ACKNOWLEDGMENT For a work of this nature, it is only reasonable to acknowledge with a deep sense of gratitude certain influences that contributed to bring this project report to fruition. Foremost among those deserving recognition is Almighty God who up till date has preserved me alive and given me the wisdom and strength to carry on till this point. I appreciate the Department of History and International Studies, University of Nigeria, Nsukka for its kindly assistance throughout the duration of this work. My supervisor and mentor, Dr Paul Obi-Ani deserves many plaudits: his calm nature, composure, experience and intellectual exposure beautifully combined to ensure that I received the best possible guidance throughout the duration of this work. He has always made things look easy for me with his composure and guidance. His constructive criticisms were instrumental to the work. Am happy I passed through your tutelage and would ever remain grateful. Dr J. O Ahazum was like a father to me in the department. Professors, J. O Ijoma, O. N. Njoku and U. C Anyanwu were able to accommodate my deficiencies and contributed in no small measure in building me to be a good historian. Dr. Egodi Uchendu, Dr. C.C Opata and Dr. A. A Apeh were all involved in my academic training process right from my undergraduate years till now. I thank you all for your kind contributions. My friends in the Department needed special appreciation as their healthy competition and encouragement helped in me a lot to this point. Worthy to mention are Udevi Obiamaka, RichardMary Umike (Rev. Fr.) Odoh Samuel, Amarachi, Hero, Ifeanyi, and a host of others. Alozie Bright, I cannot stop to appreciate you. I own you. vii To my parents, Mr and Mrs Albert Nduaguba, words can never fully express my gratitude. God will continue to reward you. I will not forget my brothers and sisters: kingsley, Lawretta, Ifeoma, Chinedu, Ndubuisi and Chijekwu for all their supports and endurance towards my education. Jude Nduaguba, my brother from another mother, you deserve special appreciation. God will bless you. To all my friends and well wishers, I say thank you for your support. Nwobele Ifeoma, God will reward you for your love and care. Udo diri mmadu nile. I am grateful to the entire staff of Idemili North LGA of Anambra State, Chinua Achebe Library Ogidi and Nnamdi Azikiwe Library, University of Nigeria, Nsukka for all their support. To those that granted me interview despite their tight schedules I am also grateful. To you, Kenneth Ugwu I am grateful for proofreading the work. viii List of Abbreviations ANSIEC - Anambra State Independent Electoral Commission APF - Anambra People’s Front ATR - African Traditional Religion CBOs - Community Based Organizations ECCE - Early Child Care Education INEC - Independent National Electoral Commission LGA - Local Government Area NGO - Non-governmental organization PTA-Parent-Teachers- Association ix LIST OF TABLE Table 1: Major Markets in Anambra state by LGAs Table 2: Anambra state annual population projection by LGAs Table 3: Idemili North Local Government Chairmen and their Tenures Table 4: Towns in the LGA and numbers of primary schools therein. Table 5: 2009 recurrent expenditure in Anambra state LGAs. Table 6; 2010 Anambra state revenue by LGAs. x TABLE OF CONTENTS • TITLE PAGE - - - - - - - i • APPROVAL PAGE - - - - - - - ii • DEDICATION - - - - - - - - iii • ABSTRACT - - - - - - - - iv • ACKNOWLEDGMENTS - - -- - - - - vi • LIST OF MAPS - - - - - - - - • LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS - - -- - - - viii • LIST OF TABLES - - - - - - - ix CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION • Background to the study - - - -- - - 1 • Statement of the problem - - - - -- - 4 • Theoretical framework - - - - - - 5 • Purpose of study - - - - - - - 6 • Significance of study - - - - - - 6 • Scope of study - - - - - - - - 7 • Review of literature - - - - - - - 7 • Sources, methodology, and organization - - - - 12 • Notes - - - - - - - - - 14 CHAPTER TWO: The Establishment and Structure of Idemili North LGA - 17 xi • Idemili North LGA: an overview - - - - - - 17 • Notes - - - - - - - - - 28 CHAPTER THREE: SOCIO-POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTS IN IDEMILI NORTH LGA UP TO 1999 - - - - - - - - 30 • Social Developments - - - - - - - 30 • Political Developments - - - - - - 37 • Economic Developments - - - - - - 38 • Notes - - - - - - - - - 42 CHAPTER FOUR: DIVIDENDS OF DEMOCRACY 1999-2002 - - - 45 • Structure of Idemili North LGA, 1999-2002 - - - - 46 • The role of the Councilors - - - - - - 48 • Administrative programme of the administration, 1999-2002 - 49 • Idemili North LGA during the initial Democratic years,1999-2002 - 53 • Notes - - - - - - - - - 62 CHAPTER FIVE: QUASI-DEMOCRACY in the LGA, 2002-2010 - - - 65 • The concept of Quasi-democracy - - - - - 65 • Administrative Arrangement/structures, 2002-2010 - - - 66 • Idemili North LGA under Governor Chinwoke Mbadinuju 2002-2003 - 70 • Idemili North LGA under Governor Chris Ngige, 2003-2006 - - 73 • Idemili North LGA under Governor Peter Obi, 2006-2010 - - 75 • Notes - - - - - - - - - 82 xii CHAPTER SIX: Conclusion - - - - - - - 84 • Notes - - - - - - - - - 88 Sources and Bibliography - - - - - - - 89 Primary Sources - - - - - - - - 89 Oral interviewers (See Appendix 1) Archival Materials - - - - - - - - 89 Official Government Documents - - - - - - 89 Secondary sources - - - - - - - - 91 Books - - - - - - - - - - 91 Journal Articles - - - - - - - - 93 xiii Map of Anambra State Showing study area. Source: Cartography Department of National Population Commission Anambra State. xiv Map of Idemili North Source: cartography Department National Population Commission Anambra State. 1 CHAPTER ONE Introduction Background to the Study Local government administration in Nigeria exists to fill a gap which the national government is too remote to fill. It tries to bring the dividends of government closer to the people at the grassroots. Local
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