ABSTRACT
Nigeria, the most populous country in Africa, is a classic example of a country in the developing world with a high rate of urban growth. The components of urban growth are natural growth, migration, and reclassification of boundaries. The high rate of population increase and the uncontrolled rural-urban migration lead to the explosive growth of the cities but unfortunately, there is no corresponding change in the rate of economic development, social change, and technological advancement. Rapid population growth in these cities has a significant negative impact on the lives of the people in terms of the quality of available urban services. Management structure and functions in Nigerian cities are in a state of flux. The history of local government and urban management in Nigeria has been characterized by a muddled approach where different ideas have been designed, adopted, and prematurely abandoned. Local and urban governments in Nigeria rely heavily on externally generated revenue.
