What were the key challenges and differences in the development of local government in Nigeria's Western and Northern regions before 1965?

The development of modern local government in Nigeria faced challenges despite initial three-tiered structures in the West (Divisional, District, and Local Councils). Issues like large divisional councils and poor finances led to the suspension of elected councils and the appointment of Sole Administrators or Management Committees by 1965. In contrast, the Northern Region maintained a strong native authority system rooted in traditional Hausa-Fulani structures, even as other regions adopted more democratic systems, though it was eventually influenced by national constitutional and local government reforms.