Stephen Olufemi Obasa

Attah, Alexander Enebi

Abstract

The existence of public service institutions in any society is to enable them serve as a catalyst for national development through the rendering of efficient services to the citizens. When there is efficient delivery of goods and services, the certainty for a nation to experience good governance would be guaranteed. Where public service institutions cannot serve as a catalyst, the need for the government to embark on arrays of administrative reforms becomes very imperative. The responsibility of public service institutions is considered essential to the attainment of the global agenda of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This agenda was established by the United Nations in 2015 to eradicate poverty, protect the planet, and secure prosperity for all in every nation. The purpose of this study is to evaluate how the decadence in public service institutions in Nigeria has impacted negatively on good governance and successful implementation of SDGs 8: Decent work and Economic Growth in Nigeria. To achieve the study’s objective, qualitative research method was used to evaluate the performance of public service institutions. The bureaucratic model was used as the theoretical framework to explain the non-performance of public service in this discourse. The findings underscore the significance of providing secure job opportunities for citizens to ensure economic growth and development without negotiating workers’ rights. The study concluded by laying emphasis on the fundamental role of public service institutions to actively promote decent work and sustainable economic development. This can be done through the motivation of staff and incentives, provision of adequate resources, transparency, accountability, and regular training of public servants.

   

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Published: 2026

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