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Revenue Mobilization, Institutional Quality and Financial Accountability among Local Government Councils in Southwest Nigeria

Public sector financial accountability is vital for effective governance since it is known to promote economic growth and development, facilitate efficient service delivery and enhance long-term financial and economic stability and sustainability. Achieving it, however, poses a serious concern particularly within the framework of local governance systems. Despite the availability of many revenue sources due to constitutional provisions and monthly allocations from the federation, local governments in Nigeria still face significant challenges in mobilizing and managing revenue effectively. It i…