Akuku, Ovie (2025) Optimising Administrative Effiency in the Nigeria's Public Sector: A strategic management perspective. Masters thesis, York St John University.

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Abstract

Administrative efficiency is a cornerstone of effective governance and sustainable development, particularly in developing nations where the public sector plays a critical role in economic planning, service delivery, and regulatory oversight. This study, titled Optimising Administrative Efficiency in Nigeria’s Public Sector: A Strategic Management Perspective, examines how strategic management practices can be harnessed to improve the performance of federal ministries. Despite repeated reforms, Nigeria’s public administration has long been constrained by bureaucratic inefficiencies, policy implementation delays, limited accountability, and inadequate adoption of digital tools. These challenges continue to hinder service delivery and weaken public trust. The purpose of this research is to investigate the extent to which strategic management can serve as a practical framework for enhancing efficiency, accountability, and responsiveness in Nigeria’s public sector. Guided by theories such as New Public Management, Resource-Based View, Contingency Theory, and Institutional Theory, the study applied a mixed-methods approach. Primary data were obtained through structured questionnaires administered to 384 civil servants and public managers across selected federal Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs), while secondary data were drawn from official reports and scholarly literature. Findings reveal that although formal strategic plans and documented organisational structures exist within many MDAs, their implementation remains inconsistent. Gaps were identified in environmental scanning, performance monitoring, and interdepartmental collaboration. Nevertheless, the research highlights emerging strengths, including openness to innovation, reduced bureaucratic red tape, and increasing use of digital tools. The study concludes that strategic management holds significant potential for transforming Nigeria’s public sector, but its effectiveness depends on consistent implementation, leadership commitment, and alignment with contextual realities. It contributes to the discourse on public sector reform by proposing a strategic management framework tailored to Nigeria’s governance environment, offering valuable insights for policymakers, development partners, and administrative leaders.

Item Type:	Thesis (Masters)
Status:	Unpublished
School/Department:	London Campus
URI:	https://ray.yorksj.ac.uk/id/eprint/13503

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