Responsiveness to Housing and Urban Development Policy Decisions in Nigeria’s Federation: the Case of Jos City

Daniel, Maren Mallo

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“…There are, therefore, critical issues and interests in Nigerian federalism which also involve political recognition of the minority, autonomy and access to state power and resources (Adetoye, 2016). Similarly, Daniel (2015), Babalola (2015) and Kalu (2016) assert that Nigerian federalism has over the years been negatively affected by numerous constitutional reviews and amendments, corruption in public affairs, abuse and marginalisation of the minorities and elites" manipulation of state power and resources, and therefore, the call for true federalism in Nigeria ought to commence with re-examining the current constitutional provisions on the federal system, rather than seeking for other alternative arrangements.…”

Section: Federalism In Nigeriamentioning

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Restructuring Nigeria: The Dilemma and Critical Issues

Othman¹,

Nazariah²,

Mohammed³

2019

JBSEE

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Objective: The main objectives of this paper are to explore the critical issues in the agitations/calls for restructuring Nigeria. A conceptual model is used and critical issues identified as influenced by many factors and interests with a special reflections on the background history, geography, heterogeneity and politics of the Nigerian state. Methodology: Secondary sources of data were used to and historical documentation method of data analysis was also used to analyse the data. Results: There are severally identified issues which are critical to and must be squarely addressed in order to arrive at a desired and mutually accepted stand on Nigeria’s geo-political, ethno-religious and socio-cultural composition, and a sustained unity and stability which are sought in the name of restructuring. Elites and political merchants’ prime interest in power and resources have however, shaped and dominated the restructuring agitations. Implications: The study is premised on the socio-economic, political and ethno-religious realities of the Nigerian state and society. Therefore, the study presented an outline and a roadmap for the Nigerian policy makers, politicians, citizens and other stakeholders in the Nigerian state. The study stated the most sensitive issues which are indispensable to any re-arrangement, negotiation, consensus and unity in the Nigerian state by the name of restructuring.

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Section: Federalism In Nigeriamentioning

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Restructuring Nigeria: The Dilemma and Critical Issues

Othman¹,

Nazariah²,

Mohammed³

2019

JBSEE

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Advancing a Performance Management Tool for Service Delivery in Local Government

Schoeman

Chakwizira

2023

Administrative Sciences

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Various strategic plans compiled by the local levels of government seek to advance the need to integrate strategic planning frameworks and improve service delivery and related content through the application of performance management tools. From the perspective of municipalities, all policies and plans at all levels of government need to be articulated with empirical based plan-level formulation and in compliance with set performance assessment criteria. Using South Africa as a case study, the methodology of the paper included a theoretical analysis of available (but applicable) performance management tools and processes. The focus and outcome were the development of a simplified performance management tool that supports elementary prioritization of projects and the setting of standards to address the growing needs, service backlogs, and informality challenges, thereby enhancing sustainable planning and development applicable to developing countries. The study findings highlight, firstly, the prevalence of persistent service delivery gaps in local government. Secondly, local government performance management and strategic plan implementation is constrained by measurement data, standards, and information gaps. Thirdly, inadequate legislative frameworks and strategic instruments applicable to local government in developing countries adds another layer of performance management gap dimensions. Fourthly, there is misalignment between policies, legislative provisions, and local needs in terms of a set of applicable measurement tools and standards relevant in a developing country. Fifthly, an oversight role gap exists in terms of clearly defining the roles and scope of responsibilities concerning performance management. These above-mentioned shortcomings read together constitute a service delivery performance management tools gap that needs to be overcome if improved service delivery is to be achieved. In view of the above-stated considerations, a simplified performance management tool to enhance service delivery in local government had to be developed. The developed simplified performance management tool assumes that the application of performance management assessment processes is to be aligned throughout all spheres of government.

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Responsiveness to Housing and Urban Development Policy Decisions in Nigeria’s Federation: the Case of Jos City

Cited by 2 publications

References 13 publications

Restructuring Nigeria: The Dilemma and Critical Issues

Restructuring Nigeria: The Dilemma and Critical Issues

Advancing a Performance Management Tool for Service Delivery in Local Government

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