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Conflicts And Contradictions In Policy Approaches In Nigeria: A Dialectical Manifestation Of Poverty Of Leadership

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  • James Nde Jacob

    (Department of Political Science and International Relations, University of Abuja, Nigeria)

  • Ochoga Anita Onmoba

    (Department of Political Science and International Relations, University of Abuja, Nigeria)

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The paper discusses the conflicts and contradictions in policy approaches in Nigeria since 1960 with a view to ascertaining the role of bad leadership in policy outcomes. It adopts essentially the secondary methodology in data gathering through textbooks, journals and research articles, while the elite theory is chosen to explain the influence of the elite class on policy issues in Nigeria. From the findings, the paper argues that the heterogeneous configuration of Nigeria, colonial legacy, and institutional constraints have remained the major factors affecting smooth policy making and implementation processes in Nigeria due largely to the dearth of national leadership. In addition, the paper undertakes conceptual clarification of terms as used in relation to Public Policy in modern Nigeria; traces the history of Public Policy in the country; draws conclusion and made recommendations.

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  • James Nde Jacob & Ochoga Anita Onmoba, 2020. "Conflicts And Contradictions In Policy Approaches In Nigeria: A Dialectical Manifestation Of Poverty Of Leadership," Social Values & Society (SVS), Zibeline International Publishing, vol. 2(1), pages 4-8, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:zib:zbnsvs:v:2:y:2020:i:1:p:4-8
    DOI: 10.26480/svs.01.2020.04.08
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