FISCAL FEDERALISM AND PUBLIC SERVICE DELIVERY IN NIGERIA LOCAL GOVERNMENT. A STUDY OF SELECTED LOCAL GOVERNMENTS IN ENUGU STATE.

ONWUMERE, CHIZOBA REGINA (2025) FISCAL FEDERALISM AND PUBLIC SERVICE DELIVERY IN NIGERIA LOCAL GOVERNMENT. A STUDY OF SELECTED LOCAL GOVERNMENTS IN ENUGU STATE. Other thesis, GODFREY OKOYE UNIVERSITY, ENUGU.

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Abstract

This study examined the relationship between fiscal federalism and public service delivery in Enugu East, Enugu North, and Enugu South Local Government Areas of Enugu State, Nigeria. The study aimed to analyse how fiscal federalism affects public service delivery in the selected LGAs. Specifically, the objectives were to examine the current fiscal arrangement and revenue allocation mechanism, assess the level of fiscal autonomy enjoyed by the LGAs, and evaluate the extent of public service delivery. The study covered the period 2020-2024, focusing on secretariat staff involved in financial management and service delivery. The research employed a survey design with a population of 1,200 secretariat staff. Using the Taro Yamane formula, a sample size of 300 was determined and stratified random sampling technique was used. Data were collected through structured questionnaires using 4-point Likert scale and analysed using descriptive statistics and one-sample t-tests. The findings revealed significant structural problems in fiscal arrangements with 70% of respondents disagreeing that the revenue allocation mechanism provides adequate funding. Fiscal autonomy was very limited with an overall mean of 2.25, and public service delivery was poorly supported with a mean of 2.48. All three hypotheses were rejected at p<.001, confirming that current fiscal practices significantly affect service outcomes negatively. The study concluded that the existing fiscal federalism structure contradicts constitutional provisions and decentralisation principles, creating a centralised system that undermines local government effectiveness. The study recommended enforcing real fiscal autonomy through direct fund transfers to LGAs, overhauling the State Joint Local Government Account for transparency, and expanding LGA powers to generate internal revenue.

Item Type:	Thesis (Other)
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > H Social Sciences (General)
Divisions:	Faculty of Management and Social Sciences
Depositing User:	Uchenna Eneogwe
Date Deposited:	19 Jun 2026 17:24
Last Modified:	19 Jun 2026 17:24
URI:	http://eprints.gouni.edu.ng/id/eprint/5863

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