Path To Good Governance In Nigeria Challenges And Prospects

Governance among other things involves making and implementing crucial decisions that could affect lives of individuals in a variety of ways. It has several interrelated dimensions such as economic governance administrative governance political governance national governance and systematic governance. In this review paper emphasis is laid on national governance. Eight characteristics of good governance were examined which should be applicable to both advanced nations of the world and their developing counterparts. The specific features and contributory factors for bad governance which is the bane of underdevelopment and poverty in Nigeria were highlighted. Finally ways of ensuring good governance in Nigeria were discussed which will promote formidable national security and stable socio-political system for the nation.