Government bureaucrats and ethical conduct in Nigeria’s fourth republic: Implications for good governance

IF 0.3 Q3 SOCIAL SCIENCES, INTERDISCIPLINARY
S. Oni, C. O. Abasili, Moyosoluwa Dele-Dada, C. Osarumwense
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The recognition that ethical conduct is fundamental to accountability, transparency, fairness, equity, and quality service delivery which are the cornerstones of good governance is the reason for rules and regulations in the Nigerian government’s bureaucracy. This governmental administrative machinery, however, continues to face a crucial challenge of inefficiency and unethical practices. This study interrogates how ethical conducts in Nigerian Civil Service have impacted the country’s quest for good governance. The study anchors on the Weberian bureaucratic theory and engaged secondary data from fifty-one (51) articles gathered and analyzed using systematic review (SR) conducted between August 2021 and February, 2022. Findings reveal the misdemeanor and objectionable manifestations among civil servants despite legal instruments, efforts and reforms by the various successive governments aimed at repositioning it for effective and efficient service delivery. The consequence is the continuous weakening of public institutions, collapse of infrastructures, public distrust of government agencies and a sense of despair by the public. The study argues that building a vibrant civil society through public enlightenment and active and independent media is necessary to perform the crucial oversight role on civil servants in the country. This is pivotal to achieving the much needed good governance in the country.
尼日利亚第四共和国的政府官僚和道德行为:对善治的启示
认识到道德行为是问责制、透明度、公平、公平和优质服务提供的基础,而这些是良好治理的基石,这就是尼日利亚政府官僚机构制定规章制度的原因。然而,这一政府行政机构继续面临效率低下和不道德做法的重大挑战。本研究探讨了尼日利亚公务员的道德行为如何影响了该国对善治的追求。该研究以韦伯官僚主义理论为基础,并采用了从2021年8月至2022年2月期间进行的系统回顾(SR)收集和分析的51篇文章中的二手数据。调查结果显示,尽管有法律文书,历届政府努力和改革,旨在重新定位公务员,以便有效和高效地提供服务,但公务员中仍有轻罪和令人反感的表现。其后果是公共机构的不断削弱、基础设施的崩溃、公众对政府机构的不信任以及公众的绝望感。该研究认为,通过公众启蒙和积极独立的媒体建立一个充满活力的公民社会,是对该国公务员发挥关键监督作用的必要条件。这对于在该国实现急需的善治至关重要。
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