GOOD GOVERNANCE, TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY IN NIGERIA
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2009
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Clarion University of Pennsylvania, Clarion, Pennsylvania
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In recent times, democracy and democratic governance became a very attractive bride admired by most countries in the third world. Following the collapse of the First and Second Civilian Government of 1966 and 1988 respectively. Nigeria has experienced series of coups and counter coups under various regimes. The spirit of democracy and the hope of democratic dividends have remained very strong and attractive. The transition from Military to Civilian regime in May 1999, no doubt marked a new beginning of democratic life for the Nigerian State. This hope has brought a semblance of political transparency, accountability good governance, and political stability. This paper seeks to look at the Nigerian State, how it has been able to consolidate on her fourth democratic experience. It also traces Nigerian's historical evolution, her attempts at democratic governance, corruption, accountability and due process. This paper shall examine all this attempts at good governance so far and how well and suggest possible solutions
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Democracy, Good Governance, Transparency, Accountability and Politics