Exploring the nexus between development administration and poverty reduction in Nigeria

Abstract

This study which explores the nexus between development administration and poverty reduction in Nigeria argues that effective development administration is crucial for poverty reduction which facilitates efficient implementation of policies and programs aimed at promoting economic growth, social equity and environmental sustainability. The paper further observed that Nigerian government has established institutions to support development administration, including the Ministry of Budget and National Planning and the National Development Plan (2010-2015) aimed to reduce poverty through economic growth, but its implementation was hindered by inadequate funding which has made poverty remain entrenched, particularly in rural areas. The study made use of documentary sources of data collection which is also known as “Secondary Sources” from related literature. By documentary sources, we mean any written material (whether hand-written, typed or printed) that is already in existence, which was produced for other purpose than the benefit of the investigator. The paper found out among others that Nigeria's development administration framework recognizes the importance of institutional capacity in achieving poverty reduction goals, but weaknesses persist, and also recommends among others that capital expenditures should be prioritized over recurrent expenditures to support development programs. The study thus, concludes that Nigeria's development administration framework recognizes the importance of institutional capacity, policy effectiveness and resource allocation in achieving poverty reduction goals. However, weaknesses in these areas, such as corruption, inefficiency and inadequate funding, hinder poverty reduction efforts.