ABSTRACT This study was prompted by the recurrent Jnter-ethnic crises that have become a common feature of our national life. It was observed that the better part of the forty years of political independence in Nigeria has witnessed a disturbing trend of ethnic nationalism that has continued to threaten her corporate existence. This development, notwithstanding the interpretation that many observers may have given it, simply underscores the inability of the Nigerian political system to accom...
ABSTRACT Effective, affordable and inclusive system of health care delivery for the citizens is a requirement for any nation that desires rapid socio-economic development. It is in realization of this that the 1999 constitution of Nigeria (as amended) under the chapter on Fundamental Objectives and Directive Principles of State Policy Section 1� sub-section 3(d) declares that; "the state shall direct its policy towards ensuring that there are adequate medical and health facilities for all ...
ABSTRACT Waste generation and management in Nigeria have become one of the difficult environmental problems to handle. Ahuja the Federal Capital Territory to not left out of the scenario and this could be attributed to low or inadequate provision of effective facilities for sanitation and solid waste management services. The study focuses on assessing the Environmental Sanitation and Solid Waste Management Policy in the FCT-Abuja. Data were collected from the households, scavengers, dumpsite...
ABSTRACT This study examines the nexus between manpower development and utilization in the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA). Developing manpower is not an end in itself but a means to an end. It is on this note that the issue of manpower utilization becomes necessary. In light of this, the main objective of the study is to assess whether there is a significant relationship between manpower development and utilization in FCTA and to ascertain whether there is a conducive atmosp...
ABSTRACT This study is an assessment of the effectiveness of Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (JCPC) in combating corruption in the public service of Nigeria through the instrument of Corrupt Practices and Other Offences Act 2000. The theoretical frame work adopted in this study is the Institutional Theory which allows for assessment of the Commission with reference to its mandate and enviromnent. The study utilised both primary and secondary data. Secondar...
ABSTRACT This research work examines the Assessment of National Primary Health Care Agency in Gwagwalada Area Council of Ahuja, it contains five chapters. Chapter one examines the introduction. Chapter two deals with literature review and theoretical framework, chapter three deal with research methodology, chapter four deal with data presentation and analysis where research is conducted in field work with 100 respondents selected randomly from selected area in Gwagwalada but which 80 respon...
Abstract Nigeria the most populous nation in Africa, estimated to have 198 million people (NPC 2018), is faced with the problem of a huge housing deficit. As a result, many s /urns have emerged thereby distorting the growth and development of towns and cities. This study accessed housing policy on housing deficit in Nigeria with particular focus on Ahuja, within the framework of the Elite Theory of Public Policy. The implementation of housing policy in Nigeria by Federal Housing Authority ap...
ABSTRACT The study assessed the Federal Character Principle and Service Delivery in the University of Abuja Teaching Hospital (UATH). The main objectives of the study were to examine the extent to which the Federal Character Principle is strictly adhered to in the utilization of human potentials in UATH and to examine whether the Federal Character principle has improved the utilization of manpower and service delivery at UATH. Due to the nature of this research) the descriptive research meth...
ABSTRACT This research study is an evaluation of the privatization policy in Power Holding Company of Nigeria (PHCN). The objective of the study is to assess the privatization policy administration as the existing solution to the problems of public enterprises, with a view a identify problem areas for possible policy review. Three hypotheses were formulated, the first was on efficiency and effectiveness, the second on funding issues and the third was on policy interest. The methodology adopt...
ABSTRACT In Nigeria. access lo decent and affordable housing is a big issue as housing deficit is estimated to be 16 mil1ion. It is against this background that this study assesses the implementation of housing policies in Nigeria focusing on the Federal Housing Authority (FHA). The study used elite theoretical framework of analysis to investigate the extent to which the policies of the FHA reflect the interests of the low-income earners which constitute a core aspect of its mandate. The st...
CHAPTER ONE BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY 1.1 INTRODUCTION 1.2 All state whether benevolent or repressive control the distribution of valuable benefit and the imposition of onerous costs. The distribution of the benefit and cost is generally under the control of public official who possess discretionary power. Private individuals and firms who want favourable treatment may be willing to pay to obtain it. Payments are corruption if they are illegally made to public agents with the goal o...
ABSTRACT There has been an increasing interest in public management about the performance of local governments in contemporary times. It has become necessary to implement performance management policies as a way of improving performance in the public sector in general and local governments in particular. It is recognized that Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs) play very pivotal role in the socio-economic development of areas under their jurisdictions. The first objectiv...
ABSTRACT In most developing countries, it has been recognized that conventional water utilities have fallen short in providing adequate water services to populations especially to urban residents. The little water produced by these water utilities is not evenly distributed. In Ghana, Adentan Municipality is a typical community that is presently faced with inadequate water supply due to the inability of the Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL) to supply water to the area. Most households in th...
ABSTRACT This study sought to examine the extent to which and how climate change programmes are being mainstreamed into Local Assembly’s Development Agenda (LADA) in the Tain District Assembly (TDA). A case study design within the qualitative research method was adopted. Multi-stage sampling involving purposive technique was employed for the study. In-depth interviews were the instruments of primary data collection. The study found out that climate change concerns are yet to be well integr...
TABLE OF CONTENTS CERTIFICATION ............................................................................................................. II DECLARATION .............................................................................................................. III DEDICATION ................................................................................................................. IV ACKNOWLEDGEMENT ...............................................................................