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| Intergovernmental Relations and the Paradox of Fiscal Strangulation: A Study of Enugu State (2000-2019) |
Prof. Ben C. Osisioma, PhD and Prof. Emma E.O. Chukwuemeka, PhD
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Abstract:
This study examined Intergovernmental relation and the paradox of fiscal strangulation, Enugu State was selected as the area of focus. The study employed descriptive survey methodology. Questionnaire was used to elicit data from respondents. Data elicited from the primary sources were complemented by secondary data. Data generated were critically interrogated and analyzed. Very critical among other findings is that institutional corruption among local government operators adversely affect the rural development function of the local government councils of Enugu State. Also the study revealed that conflict arising from revenue sharing among the three tiers of government affects the performance of Enugu State Local Government Councils. The findings also revealed that fiscal imbalance has relation with poor performance of Enugu State Local Government councils. Recommendations were made sequel to these findings; that government should release the statutory allocation due to the local government as at when due to help them develop and operate independently. The Local Government should endeavor to harness the resources in the area of their jurisdiction. That the courts especially customary courts should exercise constitutional powers and adjudicate over conflict arising from inter-governmental transactions and should rule according to constitution as well as provide strategy for resource distribution, administrative and jurisdictional control, to eradicate conflict among levels of government.
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