The Impact Of Good Governance In Nigeria

Most governments all over the world exist mainly to invent and carry out policies to improve upon the livelihood Standard of its citizens. Research has established that citizens are more likely to hold accountable policies carried out by the regime when their inputs are selected into consideration at the preparation phase. Nevertheless, one of the reasons most public policies Fail and hence manifest in bad governance in developing societies like Nigeria is the fact that citizens lack access to the policy Formulating center of a government. either by reason of ignorance due to the high illiteracy rate or the avenue for citizens to contribute meaningfully to the policies of the government is non-living. The writer tries to research the current …show more content…
Since their independence in 1960 Nigeria faced challenges on how to successfully carry out the policies of government that are fully backed by the citizens. Past governments in Nigeria, both military and civilian have alienated the people from governmental affairs by not involving them in the policy-forming process (Ikelegbe, 2006; Mimiko, 2007; Izibili et al, 2009). It has been contended that democratic governance is well in Nigeria because it grants the populace the opportunity to question government decisions through public opinion expressed in the media or through their elected official (Babawale, 2006; Mimiko, 2007). Mimiko (2007:303). also pointed out that “republic and democratic governance in Nigeria are desirable because it promotes development, it facilitates governance and is coherent with human rights, fundamental freedom and provides a platform for good governance.” However, Obianyo (2008), observes that democratic governance as a precursor to good governance cannot be with the realization, growth and development of good governance in …show more content…
A country without large-scale adoption of e-government platform as a strategy for its government or platforms for citizens to inputs into government policymaking process is not likely to experience participatory governance. In this regard, governance is seen as the conduct or management of governmental affairs at all levels in a country. Contrary to this assertion, Ikotun (2004) claims that "good governance is the absence of lack of accountability in government, corruption, and political governance to be achieved in a society. Participation of citizens in the policy and decision-making process of government is fundamental, facilitated by the adoption of the e-government