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The Challenges of Good Governance, Accountability of Governmental Agencies and Development in Nigeria

Gberevbie, D.E. and OYEYEMI, Adeola I. and Excellence-Oluye, Nchekwube. O. (2014) The Challenges of Good Governance, Accountability of Governmental Agencies and Development in Nigeria. ACTA UNIVERSITATIS DANUBIUS, 6 (2). pp. 80-97.

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Abstract

Some scholars have argued that the enhanced performance of governmental agencies in any nation is a product of good governance, accountability, transparency and trust, which in turn brings about the improvement in the living standard of the people. The implication of this position is that where good governance is absent, accountability of governmental agencies and development in such a society is likely to be affected negatively. With the analysis of secondary data, the paper examines the challenges of good governance, accountability of governmental agencies and development in Nigeria. It observes the manifestation of unethical behaviour amongst public officials as the major challenge hindering development in the country. It therefore recommend among others the need for the government to strengthen the existing anti-corruption agencies to enable them enforce proper ethical standard.

Item Type: Article
Uncontrolled Keywords: transparency; trust; corruption; unethical behavior; public officials
Subjects: J Political Science > JA Political science (General)
Divisions: Faculty of Law, Arts and Social Sciences > School of Social Sciences
Depositing User: Mrs Patricia Nwokealisi
Date Deposited: 06 Mar 2015 13:12
Last Modified: 06 Mar 2015 13:12
URI: http://eprints.covenantuniversity.edu.ng/id/eprint/3713

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