Bureaucratic Quality and Institution Building in Nigeria (An Appraisal of the Activities of Universal Basic Education)

Abstract

The paper examines qualitiesof bureaucracy thattransformed  growth and development and the problems associated with institution building in Nigeria. Modern bureaucracy has qualities that transform the economy as engine of growth and development such as merit system but in Nigeria the quality of bureaucracy is very low leading to weak institution as well as vicious policy circle. The paper relied on interviews conducted with the stakeholder of Universal Basic Education and secondary data such as news papers, text books and journals. The findings revealed inherent problems associated with the institution such as lack of autonomy,appointment is not based on merit, poor remuneration, poor working condition are some of theproblems  that create  weak institution in Nigeria. The paper recommends increase in motivation as well as improve working condition in order to achieved policy objectives.

Keywords: Institution; State; Bureaucracy & Development