THE IMPACT OF GLOBALIZATION ON PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION IN NIGERIA

ABSTRACT

The study examines the impact of globalization on public administration in Nigeria. Globalization is characterized by the increasing interconnectedness and interdependence of nations, has emerged as a significant force shaping various aspects of societies worldwide. The trend of globalization has been nurtured and sustained in major key economic areas as trade linkages and investment flows grow more complex in dimensions across international frontiers. The data and methodology underpinning the comprehensive analysis of globalization's influence on the performance of the Public administration and Nigerian economy from 1970 to 2009. The selection of data for this study aligns closely with the research objectives, which center on assessing the impact of globalization on public administration. The primary data sources for this study comprise two key references: the Central Bank of Nigeria's Statistical Bulletin and Annual Reports and the research conducted by Umar et al. (2021). These sources provide a wealth of information on various aspects of the Public administration and Nigerian economy and serve as pillars of data reliability and comprehensiveness. The chosen variables, including GDP growth rates, sectoral contributions, inflation rates, and unemployment rates, provide a holistic view of economic performance and structural changes during the specified period. The rationale behind selecting the specified variables and time periods for analysis is twofold. Firstly, these variables represent critical facets of the Nigerian economy, capturing its growth, structural composition, stability, and labor market dynamics. Secondly, the chosen time periods facilitate a distinct examination of the pre-globalization and post-globalization eras, enabling us to discern the transformative effects of globalization, particularly in the context of Nigeria's adoption of Structural Adjustment Programs (SAP) in 1986. Hence, the study therefore made the following recommendations that there is need to adopt global democratic norms in the leadership of developing countries and their enterprises. Undue interference must be checked and the enterprises managed along international best practices and guidelines. Good governance and correct attitude are therefore required by the government and management of public enterprises. The impact of globalization on public enterprises will continue to be negative if the developing countries continue in the bastion of corruption, inefficient leadership, poor technology and poor infrastructural support.