DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

This study was carried out to examine the effect of manpower training and development in employee morale using Oredo Local Government Area of Edo State as a case study. The study was specifically carried out to determine whether there is a significant relationship between manpower training/development and employee morale, ascertain whether the implementation of manpower training/development programme enhances employees’ job satisfaction, ascertain whether the implementation of manpower training/development programme improves employees commitment and productivity, and find whether there is an adequate implementation of manpower training/development programme in Oredo Local Government Area of Edo State. The survey design was adopted and the simple random sampling techniques were employed in this study. The population size comprise of civil servant of Oredo Local Government Area of Edo State. In determining the sample size, the researcher conveniently selected 57 respondents and 50 were validated. Self-constructed and validated questionnaire was used for data collection. The collected and validated questionnaires were analyzed using frequency tables and mean scores. While the hypotheses were tested using Pearson correlation square statistical tool, SPSS v23. The result of the findings reveals that the implementation of manpowertraining/development programme improves employees commitment and productivity. The study also revealed that there is no adequate implementation of manpower training/development programme in Oredo Local Government Area of Edo State.Therefore, it is recommended that authorities in government should ensure that there is a bearing between manpower training and development with national objectives and policy because this is the only way government could have a pool of competent employees to drive and implement its development policies and programmes. To mention but few

This research examined the level of political interference in the implementation of public procurement in public institutions. The objective of this study aimed at assessing the level of political interference in the implementation of Public Procurement process, identifying other factors affecting public procurement implementation in public institutions and suggesting some possible remedies to preventing political interference in public procurement implementation in public institutions. For this study, the survey research design was adopted. The choice of the design was informed by the objectives of the study as outlined in chapter one. This research design provides a quickly efficient and accurate means of assessing information about a population of interest. The population for this study were workers in Civil Service Commission in Edo state, Nigeria. A total of 100 respondents were selected from the population figure out of which the sample size was determined. Public procurement activities suffer from neglect, lack of direction, poor co-ordination, lack of open competition and transparency, differing levels of corruption and most importantly not having a cadre of trained and qualified procurement specialists, who are competent to conduct and manage such procurements, in a professional, timely and cost-effective manner. Inflexible and bureaucratic systems of procurement contribute to unacceptable contract delays, increased costs, the potential for manipulation of contract awards and lack of fair competition, all of which create the perception in the population at large, that public expenditure is slow, ineffective, expensive and often corrupt

This study investigate the effect of intra-government relations on local government administration in Nigeria, with Oredo and Ovia North East Local Government Area as case study. The investigation was informed by the fact that the management of intergovernmental relations, especially state-local government relations, is among the most contested issues in the 1999 Constitution. The contention is made more complex by the letters of the Constitution which makes the institution of local government, especially its establishments, structure, composition, finance and functions, a residual matter for state government. Applying the
Systems Theory, the study explored the relationship between the state and local government councils, and how this affected the survival, independence, functions and conditions of existence of both tiers in a federal structure that is sub-system dominant. The methodology for the study covers both the primary and secondary sources of data collection. The analysis of primary data, elicited through interviews, was mainly descriptive and qualitative. Content analysis was used in the interpretation of secondary data. On the basis of data presented and analyzed, the following findings were made; the constitutional and legal framework guiding state-local government relations is not only skewed in favour of the state, it completely subjugates the institution of local government to the state government. Secondly, state institutions, agencies and commissions are used by the state government to exercise stringent control over local government functionaries. This study recommends, attitudinal change in the behaviour and conduct of those who operate the institutions of government at both state and local government levels. Both Federal and State governments have to include local government authorities in their programmes that affect rural development. In order words, decisions should not be composed on local Government.

The study investigated the impact of Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) in public policy advocacy in Nigeria. To achieve the purpose of the study, four (4) research questions were raised and answered. To achieve the purpose of the study, four (4)research questions were raised and answered. . The sample size for the study was made up of 100 respondents. The data collected was analyzed using frequency count and simple percentage. The study revealed that NGOs have made significant contributions to public policy reforms, particularly in the health sector, where they have actively engagedin advocacy, awareness campaigns, and partnerships with government agencies to improve healthcare delivery and accountability. It was concluded that NGOs havedemonstrated remarkable ef ectiveness in advocacy and policy influence in Nigeria. The study recommended among others that the government should strengthen partnerships with NGOs by creating formal frameworks for consultation and participation in policy formulation, particularly in the health, education, and gender sectors.

This study examines state–local fiscal inter-relations and their impact on development in Nigeria, with particular focus on Oredo Local Government Area of Edo State. The research explores the structure of fiscal federalism in Nigeria, emphasizing the allocation of financial resources between state and local governments and how these arrangements influence grassroots development. It identifies key challenges such as overdependence on statutory allocations, inadequate internally generated revenue, lack of fiscal autonomy, and excessive state control over local government funds through mechanisms like joint allocation accounts.

Using both primary and secondary data, the study assesses how these fiscal dynamics affect the provision of basic services, infrastructure development, and overall socio-economic growth in Oredo Local Government Area. Findings reveal that limited financial independence and irregular fund disbursement significantly hinder effective service delivery and development initiatives at the local level. The study also highlights issues of mismanagement, weak accountability systems, and political interference as major constraints to optimal utilization of available resources.

The study concludes that strengthening fiscal autonomy, enhancing revenue generation capacity, and promoting transparency and accountability in financial management are crucial for improving development outcomes at the grassroots level. It recommends policy reforms aimed at restructuring state–local fiscal relations, ensuring direct allocation to local governments, and building institutional capacity for efficient resource management.

The study examined local government autonomy and service delivery in nigeria: a case study of egor local government area of edo state 2018-2024. Four research questions guided the study, and three hypotheses were formulated and tested at 0.05 level of significance. The study employed a descriptive survey research design. The population consisted of residents and stakeholders within Egor LGA, while the sample size comprised 150 respondents drawn across different demographic groups, including local government staff, civil servants, community leaders, private sector workers, and other categories. A structured questionnaire was the instrument for data collection, divided into sections covering demographic information, perceptions of local government autonomy, effectiveness of service delivery, challenges, and strategies for improvement. The reliability of the instrument was established using Cronbach Alpha, and data collected were analyzed using mean (X), standard deviation (SD), and Chi-square tests with the aid of the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS). The study found amongst others that: Egor LGA has some degree of financial autonomy, as it controls its internally generated revenue and receives timely allocations from higher tiers of government. Political autonomy was also acknowledged, particularly in the area of implementing development projects. However, administrative autonomy, especially in staffing and internal management, was considered weak due to external interference Furthermore, policy recommendations were adopted which include amongst others that, thefederal and state governments should implement constitutional provisions guaranteeing full financial independence of local governments, including direct allocation of funds and authority over internally generated revenue

This study examined the effect of leadership on organizational performance: A case study of UBTH. The study adopted the survey design on the bases of which the questionnaires was used as research instrument to source data. The population of the study comprised of 3840 staff in University of Benin Teaching Hospital,. A sample of 200 staffs was adopted for the study. The data was analsyed using percentage and chi-square statistical technique. The result shows that leadership effectiveness affects organizational performance in University of Benin Teaching Hospital. The result also revealed that leadership administrative behaviour affects organizational performance in University of Benin Teaching Hospital. The result further indicated that supportive and directive leadership style affects organizational performance in University of Benin Teaching Hospital. The study recommends that since leadership is one of the basic means used in attainment of organizational goal/objective, every organization should ensure that the right leader man their organization in order to achieve their set goals and or objectives. Leaders should adopt a well-articulated leadership behavior that will maximize their leadership potential as well as transcend into the behaviour of their employee which will facilitate organizational performance. Organizations should endeavour to encourage their employees as well as recommend their behaviour for optimal performance. The management team should always have the welfare of the workers at heart. Subordinates should be educated about the need for harmony with them and their leaders in the work
place for the mutual benefit that geared towards organizational performance

The study examined employee absenteeism and performance of workers in Ndokwa East local government area of Delta State, Nigeria. The main objective of the study is to examine employee absenteeism and performance of workers in Ndokwa East local government area of Delta State. The specific objectives are as follows; to determine the extent absenteeism of local government employees has affected the output of the local governments in Ndokwa East local government area of Delta State; to examine the extent absenteeism of local government employees has affected the provision of social amenities by the local governments in Ndokwa East local government area of Delta State; to ascertain various challenges that leads to absenteeism of local government employees in Ndokwa East local government area of Delta State and to proffer recommendations to the challenges that leads to absenteeism of local government employees in Ndokwa East local government area of Delta State. Furthermore, population of the study comprises all staff of Ndokwa-East Local Government Area of Delta State. According to the Human Resource Department of Ndokwa-East Local Government Area of Delta State, the total staff strength of council members is 1031. The research will adopt the stratified random sampling and simple random sampling (probability sampling technique) in selecting 400 respondents (Staff of Ndokwa-East government Area) for this study. The four hundred (400) sample size was determined through the Taro Yamane formular. The study reveals amongst others that absenteeism of employees has affected the performance of Ndokwa East local government area of Delta State. The study further observed that due to absenteeism of staff in Ndokwa East local government area of Delta citizens viewed government business as unserious. Furthermore, the government should make available more funds to enable the sustainability drive of local government area workers in terms of morale motivation

In a dynamic and highly competitive business environment of the 21 st century, Organizations have continuously made ef orts to search and adopt strategies, techniquesand tools to increase productivity while reducing cost, and boost ef iciencyandef ectiveness. This informs the reason behind organizations increased adoption of ICTinrecent times. Federal Government Colleges is one of many government establishmentstokey into the adoption of technology as a driver of productivity, and by so doing, serves asarole model for several other private establishments. This has created a need to evaluatetheef ect of ICT, on organizational performance and productivity, using Federal Government Girls College Edo State as a case study. To do this, the researcher adopted the surveymethod of research, using members of staf and students as its population of study, 250respondents from the Federal Girls College of Edo State, were selected based on thenon-probability sampling technique. Their opinion was gathered with the use of awell-structured questionnaire and analyzed using the simple percentage technique of dataanalysis. This research therefore concluded that FGGC, Benin City, is e-compliant, haswitnessed several positive changes through its adoption of ICT. However, the studyalsorevealed that computer illiteracy on the part of students and the public was also revealedtobe another factor hampering the ef ective adoption of ICT amongst others. Basedontheabove, it was a recommended that government, while investing in ICT, should make ef ortsto educate the populace on the need for ICT acceptance, and create an enablingenvironment for educating the public on the use of ICT. Government should alsomakeef orts to increase collaboration and partnership with the private sector to ensure widerreach, local penetration and general acceptance of ICT in the country.

Substance abuse among young people has become a pressing social and public health concern in Nigeria and across the world. Youth, defined as individuals in their adolescent and early adult years, are at a critical stage of development where experimentation, peer influence, and exposure to risky behaviors are heightened. The misuse of substances such as alcohol, tobacco, cannabis, and prescription or illicit drugs poses significant dangers to their physical health, mental well-being, education, and future productivity.