A.I Mustapha

This study investigates how internally generated revenue (IGR) affects the delivery of primary healthcare (PHC) services in Ovia North East Local Government Area of Edo State between 2010 and 2024. The problem underlying this study arises from the
persistent inadequacy of healthcare funding at the local government level despite the strategic role of PHC in community well-being, leading to irregular drug supply, poor infrastructure, and inconsistent service quality. The objective of the study is to determine the influence of IGR on the availability, quality, sustainability, and infrastructural development of PHC services. The study adopts a descriptive survey design and collects data from 120 PHC workers using a structured questionnaire, and the data are analyzed using frequencies, percentages, and mean scores. The findings reveal that IGR significantly improves the availability of essential drugs, enhances service quality, supports sustainable PHC operations, and contributes to infrastructural upgrading and the procurement of medical supplies, though challenges such as low tax compliance, weak revenue management, and limited institutional capacity hinder full optimization. The study concludes that IGR remains a critical determinant of effective PHC delivery in the local government area. It recommends strengthening revenue mobilization strategies, improving transparency and accountability in fund management, expanding the local revenue base, and enhancing investment in PHC infrastructure to ensure sustainable and quality healthcare services.

This study examines the role of internally generated revenue (IGR) in enhancing primary health care (PHC) delivery in Egor Local Government Area of Edo State from 2010 to 2024. The problem investigated arises from the persistent inadequacy of locally generated funds to meet the operational and infrastructural needs of PHC facilities in the area. Despite reforms to improve tax administration and revenue collection, Egor LGA continues to face poor funding, inefficient collection systems, mismanagement, and low public compliance, all of which hinder effective health service delivery. Guided by the Fiscal Federalism Theory, Systems Theory, and Public Choice Theory, the study emphasizes the importance of fiscal autonomy, accountability, and interdependence between financial systems and health institutions. A survey research design was adopted, using structured questionnaires administered to 400 respondents drawn from health workers, administrators, and community stakeholders. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics. Findings revealed that internally generated revenue significantly supports the running of PHC facilities through the provision of drugs, maintenance of infrastructure, and payment of staff allowances. However, challenges such as weak revenue collection mechanisms, political interference, poor accountability, and inadequate human resources continue to limit its effectiveness. The study also established that improvements in IGR correlate with better health service quality and accessibility when funds are transparently managed. The study concludes that sustainable PHC delivery in Egor LGA depends on effective mobilization and utilization of IGR. It recommends the modernization of revenue collection systems through digital platforms, stricter financial accountability, staff training, and community participation in fiscal planning. Strengthening institutional frameworks and enforcing transparency in fund allocation will enhance the capacity of Egor Local Government to finance and sustain quality primary health care services.

This study examines the effect of staff training on workers performance: a case study of Ifo local government secretariat. To carryout the study ,five objectives and four research questions were derived from the statement of the problems. The simple random sampling method was used to select sample size of 300 (three hundred) respondents. To test the research questions, data were collected with the aid of questionnaires and other relevant documents and literature. The data generated through the instrument were analyzed using the chi-square. The study revealed that the study revealed that staff training and development in organisation leads to increase in workers’ productivity and performance and also that staff development in an organisation enhances employee’s effectiveness and efficiency. The study also revealed that the acquisition of new skills by workers help in boosting their moral. Furthermore, the study also shows that staff training and development in organisation helps to motivate workers to put in their best at work. The study recommends that Ifo Local government should adopt modern practices toenhance their productivity. A permanent autonomous body should be established or contracted by the authority of the Ifo L. G. A. to induct and update knowledge of new and old staff on their job and to co-ordinate the activities of training and development on continuous basis