Explanation:
A major problem affecting local government in Nigeria today is state management interference. State governments often interfere in the affairs of local governments, including their finances, appointments and decision-making processes. This interference undermines the autonomy of local governments and prevents them from functioning effectively as the third tier of government. It also leads to the diversion of local government funds and the imposition of state government priorities on local governments, which may not reflect the needs and aspirations of the local people.