DEPARTMENTOFPUBLICADMINISTRATION

This study investigates how internally generated revenue (IGR) affects the delivery of primary healthcare (PHC) services in Ovia North East Local Government Area of Edo State between 2010 and 2024. The problem underlying this study arises from the
persistent inadequacy of healthcare funding at the local government level despite the strategic role of PHC in community well-being, leading to irregular drug supply, poor infrastructure, and inconsistent service quality. The objective of the study is to determine the influence of IGR on the availability, quality, sustainability, and infrastructural development of PHC services. The study adopts a descriptive survey design and collects data from 120 PHC workers using a structured questionnaire, and the data are analyzed using frequencies, percentages, and mean scores. The findings reveal that IGR significantly improves the availability of essential drugs, enhances service quality, supports sustainable PHC operations, and contributes to infrastructural upgrading and the procurement of medical supplies, though challenges such as low tax compliance, weak revenue management, and limited institutional capacity hinder full optimization. The study concludes that IGR remains a critical determinant of effective PHC delivery in the local government area. It recommends strengthening revenue mobilization strategies, improving transparency and accountability in fund management, expanding the local revenue base, and enhancing investment in PHC infrastructure to ensure sustainable and quality healthcare services.

The study examined the impact of accountability mechanisms on procurement intheEdo State Civil Service. The objectives were to identify the existing accountabilitymechanics in the procurement of Edo State civil service. To find out howtheseaccountability mechanisms are implemented within the public procurement systeminEdo State civil service to also identify the challenges that hinder ef ectiveaccountability in procurement practices in Edo State civil service. The study employeda descriptive research design, utilizing both primary and secondary data. Thepopulation of study of this research was made up of staf s of the Edo State secretariat, Benin city. The sample size of this study was 100 respondents. Questionnaires weredistributed among selected civil servants, and data were analyzed using descriptivestatistics. The findings reveal that; while accountability mechanisms exist, theiref ectiveness is often hindered by weak enforcement, political interference, andpoormonitoring systems. The study recommends strengthening institutional frameworks, promoting e-procurement, and enhancing transparency to improve procurement
outcomes in the Edo State Civil Service.

ThisstudyexaminedFiscalAdministrationandDevelopmentinLocalGovernment,usingIkpobaOkhaLocalGovernmentAreaofEdoStateasacasestudy.Theresearchfocusedonhowbudgeting,revenuegeneration,expendituremanagement,andaccountabilityaffectlocaldevelopment.Asurveydesignwasadopted,and120questionnairesweredistributedtostaffandresidentsofIdogboandOkhorocommunities,outofwhich100werereturnedandanalyzedusingdescriptivestatistics.Thefindingsrevealedthateffectivefiscaladministrationpositivelyinfluenceslocaldevelopment,butchxiallengessuchaslowinternallygeneratedrevenue,corruption,andpooraccountabilityhinderperformance.Thestudyconcludedthatsoundfiscaladministrationpromotessustainabledevelopmentatthegrassroots.Itrecommendedimprovedtransparency,citizenparticipation,andbetterfinancialmanagementinlocalgovernmentoperations.

The research was designed to examine staf training and workers motivation in Nigeria: Acase study of NTA, Benin city. The objectives of the study include the following: to examine the extent
to which staf training afects workers motivation. to investigate if trainings are motivations for optimal workers performance. to examine the impact of increased job responsibility on workers motivation. to identify factors that militate against staf training. to prof er solutions tothe challenges of staff development and workers motivation in NTA, Benin city. The study adopted survey research design. The population of study of this research is made up of staf s of theNTA, Benin city, Edo state. The sample size of this study are respondents drawn from four departments of the NTA, Benin city. The instrument used for the collection of data was the questionnaire which was administered to the study's sampled respondents. Out of the 103 questionnaires distributed, 98 copies were retrieved. The data collected was analyzed using simple percentage and chi-square analytical method to test the hypotheses generated for the study. The study discovered amongst others that, lack of fairness and equity in the training and selection processaf ect workers motivation in NTA, Benin city. Also, lack of staff capabilities affects workers motivation. Furthermore, policy recommendations were adopted which include amongst others that, staff training should be given top priority in NTA, Benin city. Also, the training selectionprocess should be fair and equitable.