Browsing by Author "AbdulRasheed Hamza Bamidele PhD"

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    Civil Servants and Bureaucratic Culture in Kwara State: A Historical and Institutional Analysis
    (KASHERE JOURNAL OF POLITICS AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS, 2025-07-03) AbdulRasheed Hamza Bamidele PhD
    The civil service plays a vital role in the governance structure of modern states, acting as the administrative machinery through which government policies are formulated, implemented, and sustained. This article probes the historical and institutional culture of the Kwara State Civil Service. This paper uses secondary sources such as scholarly works and government records, the study traces the civil service's evolution, revealing how colonial administrative legacies marked by centralisation, hierarchy, and procedural rigidity continue to shape its operations. Since Kwara State’s creation in 1967, its bureaucracy has largely retained the structures and values of the British colonial system, resulting in persistent challenges like inefficiency, weak accountability, and limited responsiveness. Despite several reform efforts, these issues remain deeply rooted. The article recommends key reforms to transform the civil service into a more effective institution. These include enhancing bureaucratic training, adopting merit-based recruitment and promotion, and promoting decentralisation. By resolving these structural and cultural weaknesses, the study argues that the Kwara State Civil Service can become a more dynamic and accountable driver of sustainable development.
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    Legislative and Executive Relations in Nigeria
    (The Abuja Management Review (AMR), 2025-12-15) AbdulRasheed Hamza Bamidele PhD; Prof Adedibu Abayomi Adegoroye; Lawal Yusuf Birisan PhD
    This chapter examines the complex connection that exists between the legislative and executive branches in Nigeria, highlighting the conflicts as well as the collaboration that is necessary for efficient democratic governance. It draws attention to important issues such as legislative oversight, the balance of power and the executive branch's impact on legislative agendas. The chapter extensively uses secondary sources , including scholarly publications and government records. The chapter emphasises how collaborative governance promotes efficient policy execution, seamless budgetary procedures, and more robust democratic institutions. In Nigeria, where tensions between the executive and legislature are common, cooperation between these branches can enhance governance outcomes. Mechanisms such as consultative leadership, liaison committees and shared policy frameworks are highlighted as tools for aligning their priorities. Political party discipline and conflict resolution strategies are discussed as ways to reduce disputes and foster cohesion. The benefits of collaboration include more efficient lawmaking, enhanced accountability and political stability, all of which improve public service delivery and national development.