Hussaini, Hassan TukurAbubakar, Aliyu BafetoMohammed, Sha'awu Hamza2023-12-112023-12-112016-12-26Hussaini, H.T. et. al. (2016) ROLE OF LAFIA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AS A TOOL FOR RURAL DEVELOPMENT: ASSESSMENT BY RESIDENTShttps://keffi.nsuk.edu.ng/handle/20.500.14448/2505The aim of this study is to assess the role ofLafia Local Government as to whether it serves as a tool of rural development. -Tn other words, whatrole does Lafia Local Government plays in rural development or not? To achieve this objective, the following three questions were raised: (i) what is the level in the provision of social amenities by Lafia Local Government? (ii) what are the social amenities-being provided in its rural areas? (lit) are people in Lafia Local Government satisfied with the efforts of local government at rural development? The. survey research method was adopted and a hypothesis- was also tested. It found that Lafia Local Government served as a tool for rural development. The study recommends that the provision of social amenities should be made the utmost priority in rural development, services provided in clinics, should be expanded to reduce referral to major hospitals. Empowerment of the rural people should be given priority in order to build their capacity to participate and contribute their quota to their own development.enArticle