The nearest government to the people and an important means of promoting grassroot development is the
State government
Unitary government
Local government
Federal government
Correct answer is C
Local government is the nearest government to the people established to achieve the triple objective of ensuring political participation; efficient services delivery; and resource (both human and material) mobilization with the overall goal of achieving improved standard and living conditions of the people at the grassroots. It brings government nearer to the people at the lowest level.