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The Role Of Ethics And Public Accountability In Fostering Local Government Development
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1.3 Objective of the Study
The
major objective of this study is to assess the role of ethics and
public accountability in fostering local government development in Lagos
State. While other specific objectives are:
i. To examine the effect of ethical conduct on local government development.
ii. To find out whether public accountability has a significant effect on community growth and development.
iii. To examine the relationship between public
accountability and service delivery in Badagry Local Government Area of
Lagos State.
1.4 Research Questions
The research will be guided by the following research questions:
1. Does ethical conduct have any effect on local government development?
2. Is public accountability a significant predictor of community growth and development?
3. What is the effect of corruption on service delivery in local government system?
1.5 Research Hypotheses
The under listed hypotheses will be tested at 5% level of significance:
Hypothesis One
Ho: There is no significant relationship between ethical conduct and local government development.
Hi: There is a significant relationship between ethical conduct and local government development.
Hypothesis Two
Ho: Public accountability is not a significant predictor of community growth and development.
Hi: Public accountability is a significant predictor of community growth and development.
Hypothesis Three
Ho: There is no significant relationship between corruption and service delivery in local government system.
Hi:
There is a significant relationship between corruption and service
delivery in local government system.
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ABSRACT - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]This study examined the role of ethics and public accountability in fostering local government development in Lagos State having Badagry Local Government Area (LGA) as its case study. The study adopted descriptive research design, as a total of ninety three (93) copies of questionnaire were administered to the respondents during the study; while a total of ninety (90) copies were properly filled and returned for the analysis. The objectives of the study were to evaluate the cause and effect fact ... Continue reading---
