AN ASSESSMENT OF URBAN SERVICE DELIVERY IN IFE EAST LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF OSUN STATE, NIGERIA

Abstract

This study assessed urban service delivery in Ife East Local Government Area of Osun State, Nigeria. It found that not all residents were fully aware of the statutory duties of the local government. Markets and motor parks were the only urban services with an acceptable condition; all other urban services were adjudged poor. The local government scored low on statutory responsibilities; however, residents identified corruption, lack of autonomy, and other problems adversely affecting the performance of the local government. Recommendations are proffered towards improved urban service delivery in the local government area and others in Nigeria.

Keywords

• urban services
• local government
• service delivery
• relative importance index (rii)
• ile-ife