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.

About the Author

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

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

Book Information
ISBN 9781032854588
Author Ntieyong U. Akpan
Format Hardback
Page Count 206
Imprint Routledge
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd