Leadership and Accountability The Challenges of Development in Nigeria

Gberevbie, D.E. and Shodipo, .A. and Oviasogie, F.O. (2013) Leadership and Accountability The Challenges of Development in Nigeria. A Journal of the Philosophical Association of Kenya, 5 (1). pp. 121-140. ISSN 2076-7714

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Abstract

A sizable number of scholars have argued that development in any nation is a function of a leadership that subscribes to the principles of accountability in government at various levels. This paper employs the methodology of historical research, which involves the analysis of secondary data obtained from relevant books, journals, internet resources, magazines and newspapers, to examine leadership and accountability as they relate to the challenges of development in Nigeria, with particular reference to the management of public resources. It observes that these challenges are premised among others on poor leadership at various levels of government. The paper concludes that for the living standards of Nigerians to be enhanced, there is need to enforce strict compliance of public officials with rules governing the management of public resources, thereby curbing corruption.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Leadership, accountability, government resources, development, Nigeria
Subjects:	J Political Science > JA Political science (General) J Political Science > JZ International relations
Divisions:	Faculty of Law, Arts and Social Sciences > School of Social Sciences
Depositing User:	Mrs Hannah Akinwumi
Date Deposited:	05 Mar 2015 12:02
Last Modified:	06 Mar 2015 08:35
URI:	http://eprints.covenantuniversity.edu.ng/id/eprint/3684

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