THE IMPACT OF GOOD GOVERNANCE ON IMPLEMENTATION OF DEVELOPMENT POLICIES IN NIGERIA

Abstract

Good governance is an indispensable tool for implementation of development policies and accountability of governmental agencies in any nation. This paper examines government approach on implementation of development programmes in Nigeria. Data for this study were sourced via secondary means of data collection through published works, books, journals, magazines, newspapers and unpublished works. Manifestation of unethical behaviour amongst public officials, non-involvement of citizens in the development process, lack of transparency and many other factors are considered the major challenges hindering implementation of development programmes in the country. The paper recommends among others the need for the government to strengthen the existing reforms that give attention to implementation of development policies to enable them enforce proper ethical standard.