Local Government Administration and Minority Rights Issues in Michika and Madagali Local Government Areas of Adamawa State, Nigeria

Abstract

This study examines local government administration and the question of minority rights in Madagali and Michika Local Government Areas of Adamawa state, Nigeria. The study utilized both primary and secondary sources of data, using survey method and available documents. The objective is to interrogate management strategies for even development among local government areas in Adamawa State. The method of data collection was the field method involving primary and secondary sources. The data collected were analyzed using simple statistical tools, cross tabulation, tables, multiple regression equation (Y = a +bx1+ bx2…..bxn+E) and partway coefficient to determine the effect of management of minority issues on local government development as an independent variable against dependent variables like; minority issues in the local government such as decision making on minority issues; opinions and responses of communities on minority issues: Intergovernmental relations on minority issues and minority participation in decision making process for even development. The result indicated that, minority issues are impediments to local government administration and development among newly created local government areas in Nigeria now and in the future. The study recommends that, key minority issues/persons at local government level should participate in the art and process of management, administration, developmental programs and hence periodic review of policies on the management of minority issues among local government councils in Nigeria.