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If the local governments were much closer to the people and were able to function better, there would be improvements in some of the service delivery.

— Abdul Raufu Mustapha

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Source: Mustapha was discussing the relationship between state and local governments in Nigeria. He argued that stronger and more functional local governments could improve the delivery of public services.
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The Nigerian elite for various reasons are divided and they do not have a common vision of where they want to lead the country.

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Our background is very much there in the way we operate. When you talk about our problems, we must talk about it in terms of our ability to change..

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It is not so much what is written on paper but what people actually do that we ought to take into account.

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Despite the gloom, as it were, there are pockets of efforts across the board that can also be supported.

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