A Case for Regional Development Authorities in Nigeria

Abstract

Marked regional disparities in development could be dangerous for national cohesion and health growth of the economy. The purpose of this article is to call attention to the type and nature of a regional development authorities required in Nigeria today and the way such authorities can boldly tackle the ever growing problem of rural decadence and imbalances in national development through the promotion of equitable regional development. The article in effect seeks to stress the need for a new orientation to rural development policy and purposeful direction for the present for even development and national integration.