NABTEB Government 2027 Theory — Question 5

Model answer

1. It promotes governance at the local level. 2. It helps in the mobilization of local material resources for development. 3. It assists in mobilizing local human resources for development. 4. It identifies and advertises the economic potentials of the area to attract investors. 5. It assists in the maintenance of law and order at the local level. (Other acceptable: it creates employment opportunity for the people at the grassroot; it generates revenue for local development; it trains future political leaders through grassroot politics; it promotes political participation and governance at the grassroot; it serves as a bridge linking the local people to the central government; it assists in the legitimization of the political system; it encourages the self-help spirit/local initiatives; it helps to unlock economic potentials/unearth local initiatives; it draws the attention of the central government to the pressing needs of the people; it explains government policies to the people; it assists in national integration and nation building; provision for conflict resolution mechanisms in the local area; reduces the workload of the central government through the local government; it promotes efficiency as a result of delegated legislation; provision of essential services such as roads and water; ensures rapid response in times of emergency; enhances effective decentralization of power and roles; assists in addressing the basic needs of the people at the local level.)