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- ItemAnalysing Digital Technologies (e-Governance Initiative) as A Tool for Promoting Transparent Governance in Nigeria(Abuja Journal of Administration & Management, 2024-09) 1Ashiru Olayemi Aliyu, 2Lawal Yusuf Birisan & 3Adamu Rasheedat OyoruThe primary responsibility of every government either in developing or developed countries entails the delivery of essential services to the citizenry efficiently and transparently. This is no doubt aligned with the democratic ideals of every modern State. Conversely, the advent of e-governance, driven by rapid advancements in Information and Communication Technology (ICT), has emerged to transform traditional governance practices, promoting transparency and accountability. However, despite the benefits inherent in e-governance initiatives in Nigeria, a gap persists between their potential benefits and actual outcomes. There is a low level of adoption and effectiveness of these initiatives due to challenges such as low digital literacy among government officials and citizens. The main thrust of this study centres around the assessment of the role of internal e-governance initiatives in promoting transparent governance in Nigeria. Moreso, the article examined the relevance of external e-governance initiatives in fostering transparency. The study’s propositions are formulated thus: internal e-governance initiatives have not effectively promoted transparency; and - external e-governance initiatives have similarly fallen short. Using a qualitative research design, including the use of both face-to-face interviews and online interview – web-based interviews and document analysis, to assess the effectiveness of e governance in Nigeria. The study found that internal e-governance initiatives, such as e-finance and eprocurement, have enhanced transparency and efficiency in Nigeria's public service, particularly in financial management and procurement systems. Similarly, external initiatives like eparticipation have promoted transparency through improved public information sharing and online collaboration, though traditional paper-based communication remains prevalent in some government sectors. Evidence from the study revealed that while e-governance has a high potential to improve transparency, issues such as insufficient digital infrastructure and inadequate training have hindered its full implementation. The study recommends investing in digital literacy, enhancing ICT infrastructure, and fostering public awareness to maximize the benefits of egovernance and achieve transparent governance in Nigeria.
- ItemEFFECTIVE POLITICAL LEADERSHIP AND SERVICE DELIVERY IN CHANCHAGA AND LAPAI LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREAS, NIGER STATE, NIGERIA(FUWUKARI JOURNAL OF SOCIAL SCIENCES (FUWJSS), 2023-03) MOHAMMED Idris Danjuma LAWAL Yusuf Birisan SALAHU Olayinka MoshoodGlobally, service delivery is crucial in improving human lives and a formidable measure of assessing the performance of any leadership or government. In the past decades, several efforts have been put in place by the Niger State Government in strengthening capacity to promote service delivery at both the State and Local Government levels. However, in Chanchaga and Lapai Local Government Areas of Niger State, empirical evidences showed low strategic planning experience and lack of managerial skills in the Councils. Thus, this study assesses the impact of political leadership on service delivery in Chanchaga and Lapai Local Government Areas, Niger State. The study depended on both primary and secondary sources of data collection. Quantitative data were analyzed through descriptive and inferential techniques. Qualitative data were thematically analyzed. The study’s results established that leader’s strategic planning experience significantly affected service delivery in Chanchaga and Lapai Local Government Areas. The study also affirmed that managerial skills among the leaders affected service delivery in Chanchaga and Lapai Local Government Areas. The study then recommends that there is need to strengthen strategic planning experience among present and future leaders in Chanchaga and Lapai Local Governments for better result (efficient service delivery) in order to be fair and responsive to public needs and demands. More so, political leaders should be trained and motivated to apply the skills of management for effective service delivery in Chanchaga and Lapai Local Governments.
- ItemExamining the Influence of Job Security and Reward Systems on Employee Preferences for Public Sector Employment in Nigeria(NIGERIAN JOURNAL OF PUBLIC SECTOR MANAGEMENT (NJPSM), 2024-10-05) 1LAWAL Yusuf Birisan & 2Ashiru Olayemi ALIYUThis study investigates the variables influencing Nigerian workers' widespread preference for jobs in the public sector. To understand the underlying reasons for the persistent preference for public sector employment, the study explores the complex dynamics of reward systems, job security, and job satisfaction. The research delves into the intricate interactions among these variables (reward practices, job security, and job satisfaction) and how they influence people's preference for public sector jobs. The study made use of questionnaire and interviews to obtain primary data necessary for the study. Secondary data was derived from relevant documents to complement the primary data. Quantitative data collected through questionnaire was analysed both descriptively and inferentially. The inferential statistical tool for the study is multiple regression analysis with the help of (SPSS) version 25.0. On the other hand, the responses of face-to-face interview were thematically analyzed. The study found out among others that Job security; economic benefits and job satisfaction with positive un-standardized coefficient has significantly led to the preference for public sector employment in Nigeria. The study recommends among others the need for labour laws to be reviewed, especially as it applies to job placement in the private sector of the economy to prevent arbitrary displacement of workers and to reduce too much burden on the public sector jobs.
- ItemArtificial Intelligence in Governance: A Path to Efficient Public Service Delivery in Nigeria(Abuja Journal of Administration & Management, 2024-09) 1Lawal Yusuf Birisan, & 2Adamu Rasheedat OyoruThe adoption of AI in governance has the potential to improve service delivery and fraud detection in Nigeria. The study assessed Artificial Intelligence in Governance: A path to efficient public service delivery in Nigeria. This study was entirely qualitative in nature; that relied on remote interview also called online interview – web-based interview. Secondary data corroborated the data generated from interview. The data generated from the aforementioned sources were thematically analysed. The study found that that the adoption of Artificial Intelligence in Governance has promoted on the speed of public service delivery in Nigerian agencies. Some of several ways where AI has promoted on the speed of public service delivery in Nigerian agencies include automation, predictive analytics etc. On objective II and proposition II, the study found that the adoption of Artificial Intelligence in Governance has promoted fraud detection in Nigerian agencies e.g. AI systems has helped in identifying patterns of fraudulent activity, such usual transaction patterns or data discrepancies. The study recommended among others the need to establish standards and protocols for the use of AI in government services that can help to ensure that AI systems are interoperated and integrated with existing systems and processes Finally, the study also recommended the need for the agencies to share data and information on fraudulent activities, allowing AI systems to learn from a larger pool of data and identify patterns more accurately.
- ItemAssessment of Kwara State University (KWASU), Malete Community Services on The Development of Malete Community, Kwara State, Nigeria(Abuja Journal of Administration & Management, 2024-09) 1Adamu Rasheedat Oyoru, & 2Lawal Yusuf BirisanGlobally, Universities have three complementary missions (three cardinal objectives), namely teaching, research, and community development. Thus, the community engagement component of the University’s traditional three-track mandate disposes Universities towards Social Responsibilities. It is against this background that the study assessed the contribution of Kwara State University (Kwasu), Community Services on the development of Malete community. The study made use of questionnaire and Focus Group Discussion to obtain primary data necessary for the study. Secondary data was derived from relevant documents to complement the primary data. Quantitative data collected through questionnaire was analysed both descriptively and inferentially. The inferential statistical tool for the study is multiple regression technique with the help of Statistical package for Social Science (SPSS) version 25.0. On the other hand, the responses of Focus Group Discussion were thematically analyzed. The study found among others that KWASU’s healthcare services and educational services has positively contributed to the development of Malete community. However, the significance of this can be judged from the P value represented as “sig” and the t statistics. The study therefore recommended among others the need for the University community should ensure that the services (both health and educational services) are accessible and affordable for the local community. The study also recommends the need for the University management to create outreach programmes to educate the community about health and education issues.