Epitaph to Indirect Rule

A Discourse on Local Government in Africa

Ntieyong U. Akpan

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Routledge
01 November 2024

Regional studies; African history; Regional government

Series: Routledge Revivals

First published in 1956, Epitaph to Indirect Rule compares the old order of colonial government, represented by the Indirect Rule system, with the innovations of the more democratic administrative pattern introduced in the Eastern Region of Nigeria for the first time in 1950. Mr Akpan gives an account of the composition, powers, responsibilities, and financing and staffing of local government; and discusses the problems of supervision and control of the village, District, and other Councils under the new system. The author not only draws upon English experiences, but also gives a brief description of practices of local government adopted by other countries of the world—Ireland, France, Sweden, and the USA. This book will be of interest to students and researchers of African studies.

By: Ntieyong U. Akpan
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 138mm,
Weight: 540g
ISBN: 9781032854588
ISBN 10: 1032854588
Series: Routledge Revivals
Pages: 206
Publication Date: 01 November 2024
Audience: College/higher education , Primary
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Ntieyong U. Akpan Chief Secretary of the Government and Head of the Civil Service of Eastern Nigeria (which declared itself ‘Biafra’ in 1967) 1966–1970.

Reviews for Epitaph to Indirect Rule: A Discourse on Local Government in Africa

Reviews of the first publication ‘Mr. Akpan has got right to the heart of all the controversies about the post-war local government policy in Africa…’ — Public Administration and Development, Volume 8, Issue 4 ‘His book is based on first-hand experience as well as serious reflection.’ — L. P.Mair, International Affairs