(i) Local Governments help to educate people at the grassroots about the policies and actions of federal and state governments.
(ii) They bring the Government nearer to the people at the grassroots.
(iii) They serve as links between the people at the grassroots and the other levels of government.
(iv) It helps to provide social amenities to the people at the grassroots.
(v) They help to allay feelings of insecurity and fears of domination especially if created along ethnic lines.
(vi) They help to preserve the traditional institutions of the people in the local areas.
(vii) They mobilize both human and material resources for community development.
(viii) They provide opportunities for leadership training of the people at the grassroots.
(ix) They facilitate rapid development of the local areas e.g regulate businesses and agricultural services.
(x) They allow indigenes of different local areas to govern themselves according to their traditions and cultures.
(xi) They help in the maintenance of law and order in their local areas.
(xii) They facilitate quick decision-making on matters within their jurisdictionJurisdiction is the official power to make legal decisions, and enforce laws and judgements. or A jurisdiction is a state or other area in which a particular court and system of... More.
(xiii) Local Governments make bye-laws for order and good governance of their areas.
(xiv) They create job opportunities, establish business ventures, etc.
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