Epitaph to Indirect Rule: A Discourse on Local Government in Africa
Author:   Ntieyong U. Akpan
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
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9781032854618


Pages:   206
Publication Date:   19 January 2026
Format:   Paperback
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Epitaph to Indirect Rule: A Discourse on Local Government in Africa


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Author:   Ntieyong U. Akpan
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Weight:   0.380kg
ISBN:  

9781032854618


ISBN 10:   1032854618
Pages:   206
Publication Date:   19 January 2026
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

Introduction 1. Background and basis 2. Epitaph to indirect rule 3. What is local government? 4. Functions, powers and responsibilities 5. Local government finance 6. Financial interlude 7. Supervision and control 8. Composition and constitution of councils 9. Administration of local government 10. Other systems 11. Reflection and conclusion Appendices A. Notes on the future of the administrative service B. Section 99 of the local government ordinance of eastern region of Nigeria (1950) C. Notes on the new local government ordinance of eastern region of Nigeria (1955)

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Reviews of the first publication ‘Mr. Akpan has got right to the heart of all the controversies about the post-war local government policy in Africa…’ — Public Administration and Development, Volume 8, Issue 4 ‘His book is based on first-hand experience as well as serious reflection.’ — L. P.Mair, International Affairs


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Ntieyong U. Akpan Chief Secretary of the Government and Head of the Civil Service of Eastern Nigeria (which declared itself ‘Biafra’ in 1967) 1966–1970.

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