Political recruitment and local government administration in enugu state, nigeria, 1999 – 2005

• <p> Title Page ………………………………………………………………………………………………….. i Approval Page …………………………………………………………………………………………… ii Certification……………………………………………………………………………………………… iii Dedication ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. iv Acknowledgement……………………………………………………………………………………… v Table of Contents ……………………………………………………………………………………… vi List of Table …………………………………………………………………………………………….. ix Abstract ……………………………………………………………………………………………………. x

Chapter ONE

INTRODUCTION

• 1.1Background of the Study ………………………………………………………….. 1
• 1.2Statement of the Problem ………………………………………………………… 5
• 1.3Objectives of the Study …………………………………………………………… 7
• 1.4Significance of the Study ……………………………………………………….. 7
• 1.5Scope and Limitation of the Study …………………………………………… 8
• 1.6Literature Review ………………………………………………………………….. 9
• 1.7Theoretical Framework ……………………………………………………….. 38
• 1.8Hypotheses ………………………………………………………………………… 46
• 1.9Methods of Data Collection …………………………………………………. 46

Chapter TWO

LITERATURE REVIEW

• HISTORICAL BACKGROUND AND THE INSTITUTIONS OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT IN ENUGU STATE
• 2.1Historical Background of Enugu State …………………………………… 62
• 2.2Structure of Local Government in Enugu State ………………………… 69
• 2.3Functions of Local Government Administration in Enugu State …. 79

Chapter THREE

SYSTEM DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION

• POLITICAL RECRUITMENT AND INCUMBENCY FACTOR IN ENUGU STATE
• 3.1The Incumbency Factor(s) in a Dependent State ……………………….. 87
• 3.2Politics of Local Government Dissolution ………………………………. 89
• 3.3Ebeano Political Family/Group …………………………………………….. 95
• 3.4Nomination/Appointment of Political Officeholders ……………….. 97
• 3.5The Use of Incumbency Power …………………………………………… 104
• 3.6Summary of Findings ………………………………………………………… 108

Chapter FOUR

SYSTEM TESTING AND EVALUATION

• THE MERIT SYSTEM AND POLITICAL RECRUITMENT IN LOCAL GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATION IN ENUGU STATE
• 4.1Absence of Formal Merit System of Recruitment in Local Government Administration Undermine Political Recruitment 115
• 4.2Political Culture in Local Government Administration ………….. 118
• 4.3Political Socialization in Local Administration ……………………… 124
• 4.4Political Parties …………………………………………………………………. 139
• 4.5Political Corruption ……………………………………………………………. 148
• 4.6Anti-Corruption Crusades …………………………………………………… 164

Chapter FIVE

SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS

• THE IMPLICATION OF METHODS OF RECRUITMENT IN LOCAL GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATION IN ENUGU STATE
• 5.1The Implications of the Informal System of Recruitment in Enugu State ……………………………………………………………… ……172
• 5.2The Social Implications of Using Informal Method of Recruitment ……………………………………………………176
• 5.3The Economic Implications of Using Informal Method of Recruitment …………………………………………………………………….. 181
• 5.4The Political Implications of Using Informal Method of Recruitment …………………………………………………………………….. 188
• 5.5Discussion of the Findings ………………………………………………… 193 CHAPTER SIX: SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION
• 6.1Summary ……………………………………………………………………………. 229
• 6.2Conclusion …………………………………………………………………………. 244
• 6.3Recommendation………………………………………………………………… 252 BIBLIOGRAPHY ………………………………………………………………………………….. 259 APPENDIX …………………………………………………………………………………………… 277 <br></p>