Public accountability and national development in Nigeria

Over the years, there has continuously been concern about the degree of accountability among public servants in the administration of public affairs in Nigeria. Therefore, this study investigated how public accountability affected Nigeria's national development. Agency Theory (AT) was chosen as the theoretical framework, and the study used qualitative content analysis, with most of the data coming from secondary sources. The findings show that the degree of accountability among public officials in the management of public resources and affairs in Nigeria has been steadily declining over time due to a lack of due process, corruption, transparency, probity, and a general disregard for the rules and principles enshrined in the constitution regarding accountability practices in national affairs. It’s on this note the study recommends that appropriate planning is necessary for national development, and accountability is essential to any country's progress. Capital expenditures that are appropriately allocated and accounted for are the foundation of any country's development and are vital to the core of economic expansion and advancement. Despite Nigeria's current circumstances, the study concluded that public accountability is essential to national development

Accountability · Constitution · National development · Public policy · Public sector · African Education and Politics · Corruption and Economic Development · Public Policy and Administration Research