New Public Management as Way of Achieving Sustainable Development in Nigeria

Abstract

The aim of this research work is to critically examine the two concepts the New Public Management and Sustainable Development in Nigeria.   New Public Management demands that governmental bodies be modernized, marketize for effected and efficient service delivery.  Sustainable Development demands that quality of human life, availability of resources for current and future generations be sustained.  The methodology employed by the research work is questionnaire survey design to collect primary data.  The research study found that there is significant relationship between new public management and sustainable development in Nigeria.  Some of the recommendations of the research work include modernizing public sector, marketizing public agencies, managerialism etc for development of now and future generation must be encouraged by governments all levels.

Keywords: New Public Management, Sustainable Development