Local government is established in order to?

A.

bring government nearer to the people

B.

build churches and mosque

C.

curb corruption in the society

D.

promote political apathy

Correct answer is A

Grassroots participation in governance. One of the major reasons for the creation of local government in Nigeria is to bring governance closer to the people. Participation by the citizens-in-governance is one of the underlying precepts of democracy and the modern notion of government.