This document provides a summary of the mid-term report of Nigeria's Transformation Agenda from 2011-2013 under President Goodluck Jonathan. Some key points include:
- It highlights achievements in advancing democracy, such as expanding civic participation, ensuring checks and balances among branches of government, and electoral progress including more credible elections.
- It also discusses upholding the principle of federal character in appointments and project allocation to ensure balanced representation across Nigeria's diverse regions.
- The report provides statistics on appointments made to improve federal character compliance and reduce perceptions of marginalization.
- It acknowledges that more work remains to be done to curb corruption and strengthen democratic institutions.
This document summarizes a research paper about democratic deficit and political participation in Nigeria. It discusses how most Nigerians do not participate in the political process, instead leaving it to political elites and their supporters. This has led to erosion of the social contract and democratic deficit. Leadership has become self-serving, lacking policy direction, corrupt, and developmentally deficient. However, active citizenship can lead to good governance. The paper argues that both citizens and leaders need to be on equal footing in the Nigerian system. Civil society and other groups should encourage political transformation and development through greater citizen participation.
AN OVERVIEW OF THE TRANSFORMATION AGENDA:
THE EKITI STATE, NIGERIA EXPERIENCE
by
His Excellency Dr. Kayode FAYEMI
Governor, Ekiti State, Nigeria
During the Study Tour by Course 35 Of the
National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, Kuru
democracy and good governance based on the observation of human rights.Wilbert Nyands
The document discusses whether democracy and good governance are based on the observation of human rights. It argues that democracy and good governance are largely based on observing human rights, as human rights, democracy, and good governance are mutually supportive and dependent. Violations of human rights often coincide with a lack of democracy and good governance. However, it also acknowledges that factors like government transparency, effectiveness, separation of powers, reforms, and accountability also contribute to democracy and good governance, albeit to a lesser extent. Overall, the document provides a nuanced perspective on the relationship between human rights, democracy, and good governance.
This document discusses the concepts of good governance and its key characteristics. It defines governance as the exercise of political, economic and administrative authority. Good governance is considered the right, just and moral way of exercising authority for the public interest. The key characteristics of good governance discussed include the rule of law, participation, transparency, and accountability. The rule of law requires fair legal frameworks enforced impartially with an independent judiciary. Participation means citizens can participate in or influence decision-making through representation. Transparency means decisions and their enforcement follow open rules and regulations. Accountability means public officials are answerable for their actions.
Governance refers to the rules and processes by which political actors interact to manage their affairs and provide public goods. There are three main conceptions of governance: as a synonym for public administration, related to new public management reforms, and a broader concept encompassing relations between political institutions. Good governance aims to safeguard democracy, human rights, and the economy through principles of participation, transparency, accountability, rule of law, responsiveness, and equity. It seeks to improve public administration, quality of life, institutional legitimacy, freedom of information, productivity, and organizational pluralism in governance.
This document proposes governance targets and indicators for inclusion in the UN's Post-2015 development framework. It argues that open, inclusive, accountable and effective governance should be a stand-alone goal and integrated into other goals. Five specific governance targets are outlined: 1) ensuring access to development information, 2) curbing corruption and illicit financial flows, 3) enhancing public institution effectiveness and accountability, 4) increasing citizen participation, and 5) ensuring corporate transparency and accountability. Global minimum standards and possible indicators are suggested for each target to balance diversity and comparability.
This document defines key concepts related to democracy and governance. It begins by defining democracy as a system where the common people hold political power, usually through competitive elections. It outlines different types of democracy, including direct democracy which involves citizens directly in decisions, and representative democracy where citizens elect representatives. The document also discusses merits and demerits of democracy. It defines civil society and its important roles in supporting democracy. Finally, it defines governance and good governance, listing principles like accountability, rule of law and control of corruption.
This document discusses governance in India and proposes ways to improve it. It covers several topics:
- India retained the British governance system after independence but reforms were needed.
- Attempts at reforms did not succeed due to inertia and resistance to change.
- The judiciary has helped advance accountability and rights but faces issues like delays and corruption.
- Civil society organizations promote social causes but some lack professional management.
- Improving emotional intelligence through training may help change attitudes and mindsets, enabling better governance. Developing self-awareness, self-regulation, and other emotional skills could complement existing technical training programs.
This document summarizes a research paper about democratic deficit and political participation in Nigeria. It discusses how most Nigerians do not participate in the political process, instead leaving it to political elites and their supporters. This has led to erosion of the social contract and democratic deficit. Leadership has become self-serving, lacking policy direction, corrupt, and developmentally deficient. However, active citizenship can lead to good governance. The paper argues that both citizens and leaders need to be on equal footing in the Nigerian system. Civil society and other groups should encourage political transformation and development through greater citizen participation.
AN OVERVIEW OF THE TRANSFORMATION AGENDA:
THE EKITI STATE, NIGERIA EXPERIENCE
by
His Excellency Dr. Kayode FAYEMI
Governor, Ekiti State, Nigeria
During the Study Tour by Course 35 Of the
National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, Kuru
democracy and good governance based on the observation of human rights.Wilbert Nyands
The document discusses whether democracy and good governance are based on the observation of human rights. It argues that democracy and good governance are largely based on observing human rights, as human rights, democracy, and good governance are mutually supportive and dependent. Violations of human rights often coincide with a lack of democracy and good governance. However, it also acknowledges that factors like government transparency, effectiveness, separation of powers, reforms, and accountability also contribute to democracy and good governance, albeit to a lesser extent. Overall, the document provides a nuanced perspective on the relationship between human rights, democracy, and good governance.
This document discusses the concepts of good governance and its key characteristics. It defines governance as the exercise of political, economic and administrative authority. Good governance is considered the right, just and moral way of exercising authority for the public interest. The key characteristics of good governance discussed include the rule of law, participation, transparency, and accountability. The rule of law requires fair legal frameworks enforced impartially with an independent judiciary. Participation means citizens can participate in or influence decision-making through representation. Transparency means decisions and their enforcement follow open rules and regulations. Accountability means public officials are answerable for their actions.
Governance refers to the rules and processes by which political actors interact to manage their affairs and provide public goods. There are three main conceptions of governance: as a synonym for public administration, related to new public management reforms, and a broader concept encompassing relations between political institutions. Good governance aims to safeguard democracy, human rights, and the economy through principles of participation, transparency, accountability, rule of law, responsiveness, and equity. It seeks to improve public administration, quality of life, institutional legitimacy, freedom of information, productivity, and organizational pluralism in governance.
This document proposes governance targets and indicators for inclusion in the UN's Post-2015 development framework. It argues that open, inclusive, accountable and effective governance should be a stand-alone goal and integrated into other goals. Five specific governance targets are outlined: 1) ensuring access to development information, 2) curbing corruption and illicit financial flows, 3) enhancing public institution effectiveness and accountability, 4) increasing citizen participation, and 5) ensuring corporate transparency and accountability. Global minimum standards and possible indicators are suggested for each target to balance diversity and comparability.
This document defines key concepts related to democracy and governance. It begins by defining democracy as a system where the common people hold political power, usually through competitive elections. It outlines different types of democracy, including direct democracy which involves citizens directly in decisions, and representative democracy where citizens elect representatives. The document also discusses merits and demerits of democracy. It defines civil society and its important roles in supporting democracy. Finally, it defines governance and good governance, listing principles like accountability, rule of law and control of corruption.
This document discusses governance in India and proposes ways to improve it. It covers several topics:
- India retained the British governance system after independence but reforms were needed.
- Attempts at reforms did not succeed due to inertia and resistance to change.
- The judiciary has helped advance accountability and rights but faces issues like delays and corruption.
- Civil society organizations promote social causes but some lack professional management.
- Improving emotional intelligence through training may help change attitudes and mindsets, enabling better governance. Developing self-awareness, self-regulation, and other emotional skills could complement existing technical training programs.
People's Forum - a decentralized participatory democratic model for IndiaJos Conil
The document proposes establishing a "People's Forum" as a fourth pillar of Indian democracy to strengthen participatory governance. It would consist of a Social Service League and Citizen's Ombudsman at national, state, and local levels. The key aspects include: 1) Mandating government to publish all bills and budgets for public feedback; 2) Empowering citizens to initiate referendums on laws and policies; 3) Giving citizens oversight of all government projects and institutions; 4) Allowing citizens to dismiss underperforming governments via referendum; 5) Establishing an Ombudsman to investigate corruption complaints against public officials. The aim is to make the government more answerable and responsive to the
This document discusses good governance and the role of government and media in a democratic society. It defines good governance as decision-making processes that are accountable, transparent, follow the rule of law, and are responsive, equitable, effective, participatory and citizen-friendly. Good governance promotes development and eradicates poverty. The document also outlines the duties and responsibilities of government, and examines the positive and negative impacts of media. It provides examples of how media has both succeeded and failed in achieving good governance, and discusses challenges faced by media in a democracy.
Nexus of Good governance : Principle, Dimensions and DynamicsLemuelMejares1
This document discusses the principles and measures of good governance. It defines governance as the process by which governments and organizations make and implement policies. Good governance is achieved when governance demonstrates principles like participation, rule of law, transparency, responsiveness, consensus building, equity, effectiveness, and accountability. The document outlines these principles of good governance and emphasizes that accountability, or holding officials responsible for their actions, is essential. It also shares a quote from Pope Francis about the importance of loving one's people, being humble, and listening to diverse opinions in order to achieve good governance.
11.problems and possibilities of good governance in bangladesh hurdles to ach...Alexander Decker
This document summarizes a research paper on problems and possibilities of good governance in Bangladesh. It discusses how Bangladesh has gradually improved in political stability but development has not been stable due to a lack of political will and commitment. Good governance in Bangladesh is still plagued by issues like violence, corruption, outdated laws, human rights abuses, lack of rule of law, lack of accountability, and politicization of government institutions. The document recommends that strong political leadership is needed to fight deep-rooted corruption, lack of accountability, lack of transparency, and inefficiency in order to establish good governance and ensure sustainable development in Bangladesh.
The document discusses concepts of governance and good governance. It defines governance as the exercise of authority through economic, political and administrative means. Good governance entails sound management, accountability, transparency, and respect for human rights. It lists key characteristics of good governance as legitimacy, accountability, competence, and respect for law. Good governance promotes democracy, rule of law, human rights, transparency, and effective public service delivery.
This document discusses tools of good governance used in India. It lists several acts that promote transparency, accountability and citizen empowerment: the Right to Information Act, Right to Service Act, Whistleblower Protection Act, Lokpal and Lokayukta Act, Right to Hearing Act, and Right to Education Act. These acts guarantee access to information from public authorities, time-bound delivery of public services, protections for whistleblowers, investigation of corruption complaints, legal remedies for government-related grievances, and free and compulsory education for children ages 6-14.
Pakistan was founded in 1947 by Quaid-e-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah and emerged as an independent state on August 14th, 1947. It has a total area of 796,095 sq km and a population of over 167 million people. Pakistan is divided into 4 provinces: Sindh, Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Balochistan. The country faces a governance crisis due to factors such as lack of competent leadership, political instability, corruption, weak institutions, fragile economy, terrorism, and nepotism. Key events that exacerbated the crisis include periods of martial law beginning in 1958 and the fall of Dhaka in 1971.
The document outlines citizen reform agendas proposed for political candidates and parties in the 2010 Philippine elections. It discusses agendas related to anti-corruption, political and electoral reforms, the environment and sustainable development, and local governance. On anti-corruption, it proposes strengthening oversight bodies and ensuring consequences for non-compliance. For political reforms, it advocates empowering citizens and transforming politics to be more inclusive and pro-poor. On the environment, it calls for adopting sustainable development frameworks like the Philippine Agenda 21 and enabling economic policies.
The Philosophy of Democracy Dividend Delivery: A Push for Government Revenue ...inventionjournals
Democracy more than any other form of government remains the most attractive option or phenomenon for the realization of the yearnings of the citizenry through what is commonly referred to as dividends of democracy. Since the return to democratic rule in 1999, Nigeria has continued to struggle with the delivery of democracy dividends; that is, social infrastructure, security, justice, equity, equal access to resources and power. The main impediments in the struggle being the twin diseases of corruption and insecurity. It is in this direction that this paper seeks to highlight the philosophy of democracy dividends delivery which is a driving force for government to generate revenue in order to enable her deliver the dividends. The methodology used for the study is the eclectic desk research approach. The paper concludes that democratic governments need to judiciously and prudently use the resources at their disposal to improve the quality of life of the citizens. In the same vein, fairness and accountability must be imbibed in order to usher in good and effective democratic governance. The study recommends among other recommendations that government should invest more in security than before in order to avert the boko haram scourge and other insecurity challenges.
Good governance involves decision making processes and their implementation. It requires legitimacy, accountability, competence, and respect for human rights. Domestic reform strategies to reduce corruption include reforming incentives, enforcement, and civil service. E-governance requires fundamental government changes like online services. Good corporate governance evaluates leadership, ethics, social responsibility, and performance. Examples of good Indian governance include Tata Steel and Infosys' practices. India can improve through agriculture, energy, and public-private partnerships.
The document discusses the concepts of governance and good governance. It states that governance refers to the processes of decision-making and implementation. Good governance has eight major characteristics including participation, rule of law, transparency, responsiveness, consensus orientation, equity, effectiveness and efficiency, and accountability. It explains each of these characteristics in more detail and how they are important for good governance.
Accountability & transparency and good governance 28 08-2011DrShamsulArefin
The document discusses accountability, transparency, and their impact on public administration. It defines accountability as the obligation of public officials to report on the use of public resources and be answerable for failing to meet objectives. Transparency involves sharing information about government decisions and activities through open records and access to information. When governments are accountable and transparent, it reduces corruption, ensures optimal use of resources, and builds public trust. The implementation of accountability requires measures across procurement, financial management, disclosure, civil society involvement, complaints processes, codes of conduct, and sanctions.
This document discusses personnel administration and the civil service. It begins by defining key terms like civil service, which refers to non-technical government services. It then discusses the roles of the civil service in areas like development administration, political development, economic development, modernization, and internal government functioning. It also covers topics like classification of civil service positions to group similar roles and the steps involved in developing a position classification plan. Overall, the document provides an overview of the civil service and its various functions and responsibilities within government.
Good Governance leads to flourishing Society and Nation - Indian PerspectiveSaurabh Gupta
Good Governance leads to flourishing Society and Nation - Indian Perspective
Contents
1. Problems faced by society due toBad Governance
2. What is good governance
3. Pillars of Good Governance
4. What is good about Good Governance?
5. Who is responsible forGood Governance?
6. Good Governance Strategies - India
7. Good Governance Initiatives in India
8. Good Governance – Implications for Indian civil servants
9. Positive effects of Good Governance
Note: Many thanks to my team members for making this ppt possible.
Responsive governance bpatc ssc on 27-10-2016DrShamsulArefin
The document discusses responsive governance and its importance. It defines responsive governance as efficiently and effectively responding to citizens' needs, engaging citizens in decision-making, and ensuring government accountability. It notes that a lack of responsive governance can widen inequality and undermine development goals by ignoring marginalized groups. The document advocates for responsive governance through citizen engagement, transparency, accountability measures, and modern technologies to strengthen governance.
Governance refers to the act of governing or ruling over a state by its representatives. Good governance is measured by how public institutions conduct affairs and manage resources to meet peoples' needs. Bad governance occurs when a government cannot fulfill the needs of its people, while good governance fills the needs of the people through its rules and laws.
This document discusses governance and government. It defines governance as the exercise of political, economic and administrative authority to manage a nation's affairs, while government rules and controls a state. Good governance involves adherence to rule of law, management over control, and participation from the state, civil society and market. The Philippines faces challenges of governance such as corruption, inefficiency and instability which have negatively impacted development. Efforts to improve governance through initiatives like anti-red tape laws and e-services have had limited success. Comprehensive reform is still needed to strengthen governance.
Presentation by hm national planning at the 2013 democracy dayNigeria Centenary
This document summarizes a presentation given by Dr. Shamsuddeen Usman on Nigeria's Transformation Agenda. It outlines Nigeria's strategic planning framework which includes Vision 20:2020 developed in 2009 to be achieved through 3 medium-term plans including the Transformation Agenda from 2011-2015. The review found the agenda had made considerable progress towards its macroeconomic and sectoral targets over the last two years, however more work remains to be done in the next two years to fully address ongoing challenges and transform Nigeria as promised.
The document provides information about web hosting services offered by Mega Grup Bilisim Ağ Pazarlama ve İnternet Hizmetleri Ticaret Limited Şirketi, including unlimited domains, hosting, emails, bandwidth and pages as well as Mega MH panel. It also lists the company address in Ankara, Turkey and contact information. Pricing plans and income potential from the company's services are outlined.
The document summarizes the mid-term achievements of President Goodluck Jonathan in the Nigerian power sector from 2011 to 2013. It outlines the completion of several new power generation projects adding over 1,500 MW of capacity. It also details rehabilitation works done to existing plants. Transmission infrastructure was expanded with over 2,300 MVA of new substations and 550 km of new transmission lines completed. The government is also working to diversify energy sources and develop renewable energy and coal power. Hydropower projects including the 700 MW Zungeru dam and 3,050 MW Mambilla project are ongoing.
People's Forum - a decentralized participatory democratic model for IndiaJos Conil
The document proposes establishing a "People's Forum" as a fourth pillar of Indian democracy to strengthen participatory governance. It would consist of a Social Service League and Citizen's Ombudsman at national, state, and local levels. The key aspects include: 1) Mandating government to publish all bills and budgets for public feedback; 2) Empowering citizens to initiate referendums on laws and policies; 3) Giving citizens oversight of all government projects and institutions; 4) Allowing citizens to dismiss underperforming governments via referendum; 5) Establishing an Ombudsman to investigate corruption complaints against public officials. The aim is to make the government more answerable and responsive to the
This document discusses good governance and the role of government and media in a democratic society. It defines good governance as decision-making processes that are accountable, transparent, follow the rule of law, and are responsive, equitable, effective, participatory and citizen-friendly. Good governance promotes development and eradicates poverty. The document also outlines the duties and responsibilities of government, and examines the positive and negative impacts of media. It provides examples of how media has both succeeded and failed in achieving good governance, and discusses challenges faced by media in a democracy.
Nexus of Good governance : Principle, Dimensions and DynamicsLemuelMejares1
This document discusses the principles and measures of good governance. It defines governance as the process by which governments and organizations make and implement policies. Good governance is achieved when governance demonstrates principles like participation, rule of law, transparency, responsiveness, consensus building, equity, effectiveness, and accountability. The document outlines these principles of good governance and emphasizes that accountability, or holding officials responsible for their actions, is essential. It also shares a quote from Pope Francis about the importance of loving one's people, being humble, and listening to diverse opinions in order to achieve good governance.
11.problems and possibilities of good governance in bangladesh hurdles to ach...Alexander Decker
This document summarizes a research paper on problems and possibilities of good governance in Bangladesh. It discusses how Bangladesh has gradually improved in political stability but development has not been stable due to a lack of political will and commitment. Good governance in Bangladesh is still plagued by issues like violence, corruption, outdated laws, human rights abuses, lack of rule of law, lack of accountability, and politicization of government institutions. The document recommends that strong political leadership is needed to fight deep-rooted corruption, lack of accountability, lack of transparency, and inefficiency in order to establish good governance and ensure sustainable development in Bangladesh.
The document discusses concepts of governance and good governance. It defines governance as the exercise of authority through economic, political and administrative means. Good governance entails sound management, accountability, transparency, and respect for human rights. It lists key characteristics of good governance as legitimacy, accountability, competence, and respect for law. Good governance promotes democracy, rule of law, human rights, transparency, and effective public service delivery.
This document discusses tools of good governance used in India. It lists several acts that promote transparency, accountability and citizen empowerment: the Right to Information Act, Right to Service Act, Whistleblower Protection Act, Lokpal and Lokayukta Act, Right to Hearing Act, and Right to Education Act. These acts guarantee access to information from public authorities, time-bound delivery of public services, protections for whistleblowers, investigation of corruption complaints, legal remedies for government-related grievances, and free and compulsory education for children ages 6-14.
Pakistan was founded in 1947 by Quaid-e-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah and emerged as an independent state on August 14th, 1947. It has a total area of 796,095 sq km and a population of over 167 million people. Pakistan is divided into 4 provinces: Sindh, Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Balochistan. The country faces a governance crisis due to factors such as lack of competent leadership, political instability, corruption, weak institutions, fragile economy, terrorism, and nepotism. Key events that exacerbated the crisis include periods of martial law beginning in 1958 and the fall of Dhaka in 1971.
The document outlines citizen reform agendas proposed for political candidates and parties in the 2010 Philippine elections. It discusses agendas related to anti-corruption, political and electoral reforms, the environment and sustainable development, and local governance. On anti-corruption, it proposes strengthening oversight bodies and ensuring consequences for non-compliance. For political reforms, it advocates empowering citizens and transforming politics to be more inclusive and pro-poor. On the environment, it calls for adopting sustainable development frameworks like the Philippine Agenda 21 and enabling economic policies.
The Philosophy of Democracy Dividend Delivery: A Push for Government Revenue ...inventionjournals
Democracy more than any other form of government remains the most attractive option or phenomenon for the realization of the yearnings of the citizenry through what is commonly referred to as dividends of democracy. Since the return to democratic rule in 1999, Nigeria has continued to struggle with the delivery of democracy dividends; that is, social infrastructure, security, justice, equity, equal access to resources and power. The main impediments in the struggle being the twin diseases of corruption and insecurity. It is in this direction that this paper seeks to highlight the philosophy of democracy dividends delivery which is a driving force for government to generate revenue in order to enable her deliver the dividends. The methodology used for the study is the eclectic desk research approach. The paper concludes that democratic governments need to judiciously and prudently use the resources at their disposal to improve the quality of life of the citizens. In the same vein, fairness and accountability must be imbibed in order to usher in good and effective democratic governance. The study recommends among other recommendations that government should invest more in security than before in order to avert the boko haram scourge and other insecurity challenges.
Good governance involves decision making processes and their implementation. It requires legitimacy, accountability, competence, and respect for human rights. Domestic reform strategies to reduce corruption include reforming incentives, enforcement, and civil service. E-governance requires fundamental government changes like online services. Good corporate governance evaluates leadership, ethics, social responsibility, and performance. Examples of good Indian governance include Tata Steel and Infosys' practices. India can improve through agriculture, energy, and public-private partnerships.
The document discusses the concepts of governance and good governance. It states that governance refers to the processes of decision-making and implementation. Good governance has eight major characteristics including participation, rule of law, transparency, responsiveness, consensus orientation, equity, effectiveness and efficiency, and accountability. It explains each of these characteristics in more detail and how they are important for good governance.
Accountability & transparency and good governance 28 08-2011DrShamsulArefin
The document discusses accountability, transparency, and their impact on public administration. It defines accountability as the obligation of public officials to report on the use of public resources and be answerable for failing to meet objectives. Transparency involves sharing information about government decisions and activities through open records and access to information. When governments are accountable and transparent, it reduces corruption, ensures optimal use of resources, and builds public trust. The implementation of accountability requires measures across procurement, financial management, disclosure, civil society involvement, complaints processes, codes of conduct, and sanctions.
This document discusses personnel administration and the civil service. It begins by defining key terms like civil service, which refers to non-technical government services. It then discusses the roles of the civil service in areas like development administration, political development, economic development, modernization, and internal government functioning. It also covers topics like classification of civil service positions to group similar roles and the steps involved in developing a position classification plan. Overall, the document provides an overview of the civil service and its various functions and responsibilities within government.
Good Governance leads to flourishing Society and Nation - Indian PerspectiveSaurabh Gupta
Good Governance leads to flourishing Society and Nation - Indian Perspective
Contents
1. Problems faced by society due toBad Governance
2. What is good governance
3. Pillars of Good Governance
4. What is good about Good Governance?
5. Who is responsible forGood Governance?
6. Good Governance Strategies - India
7. Good Governance Initiatives in India
8. Good Governance – Implications for Indian civil servants
9. Positive effects of Good Governance
Note: Many thanks to my team members for making this ppt possible.
Responsive governance bpatc ssc on 27-10-2016DrShamsulArefin
The document discusses responsive governance and its importance. It defines responsive governance as efficiently and effectively responding to citizens' needs, engaging citizens in decision-making, and ensuring government accountability. It notes that a lack of responsive governance can widen inequality and undermine development goals by ignoring marginalized groups. The document advocates for responsive governance through citizen engagement, transparency, accountability measures, and modern technologies to strengthen governance.
Governance refers to the act of governing or ruling over a state by its representatives. Good governance is measured by how public institutions conduct affairs and manage resources to meet peoples' needs. Bad governance occurs when a government cannot fulfill the needs of its people, while good governance fills the needs of the people through its rules and laws.
This document discusses governance and government. It defines governance as the exercise of political, economic and administrative authority to manage a nation's affairs, while government rules and controls a state. Good governance involves adherence to rule of law, management over control, and participation from the state, civil society and market. The Philippines faces challenges of governance such as corruption, inefficiency and instability which have negatively impacted development. Efforts to improve governance through initiatives like anti-red tape laws and e-services have had limited success. Comprehensive reform is still needed to strengthen governance.
Presentation by hm national planning at the 2013 democracy dayNigeria Centenary
This document summarizes a presentation given by Dr. Shamsuddeen Usman on Nigeria's Transformation Agenda. It outlines Nigeria's strategic planning framework which includes Vision 20:2020 developed in 2009 to be achieved through 3 medium-term plans including the Transformation Agenda from 2011-2015. The review found the agenda had made considerable progress towards its macroeconomic and sectoral targets over the last two years, however more work remains to be done in the next two years to fully address ongoing challenges and transform Nigeria as promised.
The document provides information about web hosting services offered by Mega Grup Bilisim Ağ Pazarlama ve İnternet Hizmetleri Ticaret Limited Şirketi, including unlimited domains, hosting, emails, bandwidth and pages as well as Mega MH panel. It also lists the company address in Ankara, Turkey and contact information. Pricing plans and income potential from the company's services are outlined.
The document summarizes the mid-term achievements of President Goodluck Jonathan in the Nigerian power sector from 2011 to 2013. It outlines the completion of several new power generation projects adding over 1,500 MW of capacity. It also details rehabilitation works done to existing plants. Transmission infrastructure was expanded with over 2,300 MVA of new substations and 550 km of new transmission lines completed. The government is also working to diversify energy sources and develop renewable energy and coal power. Hydropower projects including the 700 MW Zungeru dam and 3,050 MW Mambilla project are ongoing.
THE 2013 MINISTERIAL PLATFORM MID-TERM REPORT OF PRESIDENT GOODLUCK JONATHAN...Nigeria Centenary
In continuation of the Report Presentation of the various Ministries under the Transformation Agenda, we present here, the report of the Honorable Minister of the Federal Capital Territory. Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed CON. The 2013 ministerial Platform is to commemorate the Mid-term Anniversary of President Goodluck Jonathan’s Administration
Vision
“To be one of the 20 capital cities by the year 2020 ”
Mission
“The provision of infrastructure, services and
administration for the development of a first class Federal
Capital Territory comparable to the best in the world”
Mandate
Providing an effective and efficient administrative framework
Provision of critical infrastructure
Provision of Services to the FCT residents
Wealth creation and poverty reduction
Provision of safe & secure environment
A Presentation from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.Nigeria Centenary
The document provides a summary by the Honorable Minister of Foreign Affairs of Nigeria of the performance and achievements of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs from May 2011 to June 2013. Key points included increasing foreign direct investment through economic diplomacy partnerships, large infrastructure projects in the power sector through partnerships with countries like the US, Germany, and China, and repositioning Nigeria's leadership role in Africa and international organizations through 16 positions secured for Nigeria.
PRESIDENTIAL MID-TERM REPORT Summary of Policies and Strategies for Deliveri...Nigeria Centenary
President Jonathan’s Administration believes that putting aside some money for emergencies is important just as we all do for our families. So this administration has supported a policy of savings for development. This is a detailed presentation from the Ministry of Finance as delivered by the honorable Minister. Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala
This document provides a tutorial on using Microsoft Excel 2007. It begins by explaining how to open Excel 2007 from the Windows start menu. It then describes the main components of the Excel interface, including the menu bar along the top containing File, Home, Insert, Page Layout, Formulas, Data, Review and View menus. Each menu is briefly explained, such as the File menu containing options for saving, opening, printing and getting help. The document also provides instructions for making a table, entering data into the table, and using formulas to calculate totals.
The Philosophy of Democracy Dividend Delivery: A Push for Government Revenue ...inventionjournals
Democracy more than any other form of government remains the most attractive option or phenomenon for the realization of the yearnings of the citizenry through what is commonly referred to as dividends of democracy. Since the return to democratic rule in 1999, Nigeria has continued to struggle with the delivery of democracy dividends; that is, social infrastructure, security, justice, equity, equal access to resources and power. The main impediments in the struggle being the twin diseases of corruption and insecurity. It is in this direction that this paper seeks to highlight the philosophy of democracy dividends delivery which is a driving force for government to generate revenue in order to enable her deliver the dividends. The methodology used for the study is the eclectic desk research approach. The paper concludes that democratic governments need to judiciously and prudently use the resources at their disposal to improve the quality of life of the citizens. In the same vein, fairness and accountability must be imbibed in order to usher in good and effective democratic governance. The study recommends among other recommendations that government should invest more in security than before in order to avert the boko haram scourge and other insecurity challenges.
The document discusses the concepts of governance and good governance. It defines governance as the exercise of authority through formal and informal institutions to make decisions that affect citizens. Good governance entails sound management, accountability, transparency, and respect for human rights. The key aspects of good governance identified include legitimacy, competence, accountability, participation, rule of law, transparency, responsiveness, consensus, equity, effectiveness, and protection of human rights.
The document discusses the concepts of governance and good governance. It defines governance as the exercise of authority through formal and informal institutions and the participation of citizens and groups. Good governance entails sound management, accountability, transparency, and respect for human rights. The key aspects of good governance discussed are legitimacy, competence, accountability, and respect for the rule of law. Citizen participation, protection of rights, democratic processes, and media freedom are seen as indispensable characteristics of good governance.
This document discusses the various outcomes of democracy and how they can be assessed. It examines whether democracies live up to expectations in areas like accountable governance, economic growth, inequality and poverty reduction, accommodation of social diversity, and individual dignity and freedom. While democracies generally perform better than authoritarian regimes in establishing accountable and legitimate systems of government, their records are mixed in other areas. They do not always ensure responsive leadership or significantly reduce economic disparities. And they only accommodate diversity and protect freedoms when certain conditions are met, like guaranteeing minority rights and preventing domination by a single community. Overall, the document analyzes democracy both in theory and practice, noting where it has succeeded and fallen short of expectations.
This document discusses governance and government. It defines governance as the exercise of political, economic and administrative authority to manage a nation's affairs, while government rules and controls a state. Good governance involves adherence to rule of law, management over control, and participation from the state, civil society and market. The Philippines faces challenges of governance such as corruption, inefficient bureaucracy and political instability that have hindered development. Efforts to improve governance through anti-red tape laws, e-services and streamlined business processes have had limited impact and governance remains an issue.
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1. THE EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
OF PART 1 OF THE MID-TERM REPORT
OF THE TRANSFORMATION AGENDA
(2011 – 2013)
…taking stock, moving forward
1
2. INTRODUCTION
The administration of President Goodluck Ebele
Jonathan came into being in May 2011. At the
second year the administration considers it
appropriate to render an account of its activities
to the nation. This report therefore highlights the
achievements of this government in advancing the
rule of law, democracy and development in
Nigeria.
The rendering of this report is part of the process
this administration has put in place to entrench
accountable governance. This Administration
believes that without accountability, propaganda
will dominate the political space and therefore
blur the distinction between political campaign
and governance performance.
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3. INTRODUCTION (CONT.)
This report presents the verifiable performance index for the Jonathan
Administration. We make bold to say that in two years the government
has protected the rights of the citizens, promoted sustainable
development and guaranteed the integrity of state institutions.
Nigeria operates a system of presidential democracy. To properly assess
the democracy quotient of every model of governance, we need an
expansive concept of democracy. The definition of democracy by former
OAU Secretary-General, Dr. Salim Ahmed Salim, is very illuminating: In his
words:
“In essence, democratic governance refers to a political socio-
economic framework in which every individual and every community
becomes an equal member of society, and is provided with a space of
engagement in shaping the destiny of society”……
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4. INTRODUCTION (CONT.)
He continued that: “It is a totality that encompasses the political, social
and economic domains in a mutually reinforcing and symbolic nature. It is
a dynamic process that is nurtured and enriched with the growth and
evolution of a society. I need to also point out in this regard that
democratic governance is not only a relationship within society. At this
second level, it underscores such virtues as tolerance, dialogue, and
understanding, social integration, gender equality, abidance to norms,
respect for fundamental rights, and adherence to the rule of law and
negation to corruption’’.
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5. INTRODUCTION (CONT.)
After 13 years of unbroken democratic governance in Nigeria, there is
the need to bench mark our successes and challenges with a view to
making faster progress and also make amends where needed. This
revaluation will help to refocus our concept of democracy; re-
establish the fundamentals and re-emphasize the need not only
to preserve democracy but to deepen it.
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6. JONATHAN’S MODEL OF LEADERSHIP
Jonathan’s
Model
of Leadership
From the definition of
democracy above we can
distinguish between two
components of democracy, the
fundamentals of democracy and
the incidentals to democracy.
Fundamentals of democracy are
those elements that make up the
substance of democracy.
This report considers them to be
the pillars of democracy without
which the taste of democracy is
lost.
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7. JONATHAN’S MODEL OF LEADERSHIP
(CONT.)
The fundamental (which include personal liberties, popular participation,
respect for the individuals’ rights, provision of equal opportunities,
majority rule and minority rights, etc) principles of democracy find
expression in basic human freedoms. Protection and enjoyment of these
freedoms guarantees human worth which inspires the confidence to not
only to aim at the optimum in life but also the agility to protest and
defend abuses of personal rights and social interest.
The incidentals to democracy are what in this clime popularly referred to
as democracy dividends, which in ordinary language means the good
products of democracy. It is important to emphasize that this product of
democracy can only be good if it is indeed, a product of free society with
popular participation. It must not only be verifiable, but also, subject to
accountable satisfaction of the populace.
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8. DEMOCRACY: JONATHAN’S MODEL OF
LEADERSHIP (CONT.)
The policy thrust of this
administration therefore is not
only to deliver democracy
dividends but to make it good in
accordance with the best
principles of democracy. This
explains the emphasis on
consultation and dialogue,
process and procedure, clear
and need-driven projects conception, open and competitive procurement
process, equitable distribution of social amenities, diligent planning and
execution strategies, checks and balances, rule of law; and extensive
expansion of civil space together with respect for citizens’ right among
others.
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9. DEMOCRACY: JONATHAN’S MODEL OF
LEADERSHIP (CONT.)
We are quick to add that the process of democratization demands a lot of
restraints, patience and at times pains. We are proud to explain the Mr.
President’s uncommon restraint at the face of many challenges is a
manifestation of a great desire to deepen democratic culture in all aspects
of our national life.
The report in this chapter on Governance will give a summary account of
the Administration’s strides in advancing democratic culture with the
consequential delivery of good dividends under the following headings:
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10. EXPANDING CIVIC SPACE
In the last two years, the
civic space has been
expanded for democracy
and civic participation.
We are convinced that
civic consciousness is a
lubricant to democracy.
This has given rise to
unprecedented growth in
the number of civil
society groups in Nigeria.
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11. EXPANDING CIVIC SPACE (CONT.)
These groups are not only active in advocating for civil rights but
sometimes actually engage themselves into political activism. Such
examples include Save Nigeria Group, Occupy Nigeria, Corruption Watch
and others of whom take on Government at the slightest opportunity;
for example, was the involvement of Save Nigeria Group in the fuel
subsidy removal protests that was ab initio - a labour-led protest.
On Sept. 6th, 2012 Mr. President hosted Civil Society Organizations to a
Presidential Retreat. It was an open forum for members to express their
views before Mr. President on the on-going constitutional review and
other matters of interest. Over three hundred groups attended the
retreat, and voted on a number of national issues. This has never
happened before. It created a sense of participation in the constitutional
review process, therefore the willingness of the Federal Government to
give civil society a prime role was a pleasant one.
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12. EXPANDING CIVIC SPACE (CONT.)
During this period under review, the Federal Government has conceded
to the demands of the people in a manner previously unprecedented.
Not only that, it has reversed some decisions based on the complaints
and suggestions of the people. Remarkably, trade disputes are now,
more than ever before, resolved through dialogue. Pro-poor and Gender
empowerment issues now take centre stage. Within the period, more
than ever before, we have witnessed more opportunities for both men
and women. There are presently 13 female ministers and 26 female
Special Advisers/SSAPs/SAPs playing critical and uncommon roles in the
Government.
Flowing from the above, we have recorded the following
outcomes:
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13. OUTCOME
• A high sense of freedom has arisen
among the citizens.
• Citizens are now bolder and more
assertive,
• High sense of participation in issues of
governance has been awakened
among the citizens.
• Governance issues are now more freely
and openly discussed without any fear,
• Opposition parties and groups enjoy
total liberty, as a result they are now
more confident and stronger, thereby
making the political space more
competitive, democratic and reflective
of every shade of opinion.
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14. OUTCOME (CONT.)
• Citizens are more confident and freely resort to court in defense of
their rights, etc.
• Press freedom has been entrenched and greatly expanded, with the
Nigeria Press being regarded by most people as the freest in Africa.
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15. ENTRENCHING CHECKS AND
BALANCES
The essence of separation of powers is to ensure the balance of power
among the Executive, Legislative and the Judiciary. In a presidential
democracy like ours, the powers of each arm is enormous, more particularly
the powers of the executive. Our democratic history is dotted with black
spots where the exercise of certain powers by any of the arms of
government has frustrated progressive governance and indeed endangered
democracy.
For this reason, President Jonathan’s administration has committed to
ensuring stability of the system by strengthening the independence of each
arm of government, through non interference with affairs peculiar to them,
perfecting and diligently enhancing their fiscal independence, improving
consultation among them in matters of national interests, involving them
reasonably in executive actions and unprecedented avoidance of high
handedness among others. This has yielded some democracy dividend
within the three arms of Government.
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16. OUTCOME
At the Executive Arm
• Enhanced commitment to due process and rule of law
• Total absence of disobedience to court process/judgments
• A growing cordiality among the three arms of government.
• Public interest takes preeminence
• Dialogue and conciliation is fast gaining ground as the best way towards
national consensus
• The culture of consultation is fast becoming the norm
• Industrial stability as a result of a more hands-on approach to labour
issues etc.
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17. OUTCOME
At the Legislative Arm
• A more assertive legislative practice,
• Stability in the leadership of the legislature,
• Stable funding of legislative activities,
• Enhanced oversight activities,
• Enhanced public hearings on all matters of public interests,
• More public confidence in the ability of the legislature to
intervene in matters arising from the exercise of executive
actions,
• More diligent legislative works and process
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18. OUTCOME
At the Judicial Arm
• Judicial activities have risen to greater prominence,
• More assertive Judiciary,
• Citizens are more confident in the Judiciary,
• Greater acceptance of Judicial pronouncements as fair Justice
• A more active Nigerian Judicial Council indicating more ability of
the Judiciary to discipline itself etc.
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20. ELECTORAL PROGRESS (CONT.)
The right to vote and be voted for has been described as the bastion of
democracy. For this right to be meaningful the citizens must have the
confidence that votes must count and the electoral process must be
credible enough to encourage citizens to present themselves for
election. The most critical aspiration of democracy is to secure for the
people the right to choose their government through a credible electoral
system.
President Jonathan on assumption of office as acting President
committed to execute to the letter, the electoral reforms which his
predecessor started. In addition to a holistic implementation of the
Justice Uwais Committee recommendations, President Jonathan
introduced the campaign for one man, one vote, one woman, one vote,
one girl, one vote and one boy, one vote.
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21. ELECTORAL PROGRESS (CONT.)
He announced publicly that nobody should rig
election for him. In order to convince the
doubting Thomas’s who never believed that
that will be possible in Nigeria, he appointed
Prof. Attahiru Jega, a renowned unionist and
civil liberties advocate as the Chairman of
Independent National Electoral Commission
(INEC). Furthermore, he declared to Nigerians
that he was appointing Professor Jega based on
the Professor’s reputation, and that he had
never met him.
Additionally, the Independent National
Electoral Commission has enjoyed adequate
funding for their activities, unprecedented
autonomy and independence of actions.
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22. ELECTORAL PROGRESS (CONT.)
OUT COME
• The country witnessed the most credible elections in 2011
• Voters turn out dramatically improved as a result of citizen’s
confidence in the electoral system
• The international community acknowledged that the 2011 elections
were the freest and fairest in Nigerian history
• The electoral process has continued to improve since 2011; giving rise
to more and generally accepted electoral outcomes from INEC
conducted the gubernatorial elections in Kebbi and Ondo States in
2012; and Edo State in 2013. In the Ondo and Edo States, opposition
parties defeated the ruling party.
• More permanent electoral infrastructure are now being put in place
e.g. permanent voters cards and registers
• Better and diligent planning and execution of elections is now more
appreciated
• As a result of effective policing of elections, thuggery and ballot box
snatching has become almost extinct.
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23. ELECTORAL PROGRESS (CONT.)
OUT COME
• INEC decisions are now being respected by all stakeholders in the
discharge of its regulatory role over political parties etc.
• Issue based campaigns and diligent commitment to the
consciousness that vote counts are beginning to bench mark our
political commitments
• As a regulator, INEC decisions are now being respected by all
political parties etc.
• Issue based campaigns and diligent commitment to the
consciousness that vote counts are beginning to bench mark our
political commitments
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24. FEDERAL CHARACTER
The principle of Federal Character in the management of public affairs
has become the strongest string that holds the nation together. This
became a critical issue during the 1978 Constituent Assembly
deliberations and was elevated as a major condition for the unity of the
nation. That conference recommended the institutionalization of the
Federal Character principles in the constitution. However, the then
military Government only provided for it as part of the fundamental
objective principle of state policy and went ahead to enact the Federal
Character Act to superintend the implementation of the principle in the
public service of the Federation.
Federal Character principle recognizes that the country is multi-ethnic
and greatly diverse in many ways and so necessary to give each section
a sense of belonging in Resource allocation and the distribution of
Federal positions in the public service of the Federation.
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25. FEDERAL CHARACTER (CONT)
This diversity must be taken into account. It is expected that by so
doing ethnic domination or fears of same, which purportedly triggered
off national crises in the past will be avoided. It is also believed that the
diligent application of the principle will help all sections of the country
achieve parity in growth and development. On assumption of office, it
was discovered that many agitation and cries of marginalization have
arisen as a result of disregard to the Federal Character principle in most
federal appointments and project allocations. It was also discovered
that these among others have contributed to budgeting turbulence in
the National Assembly.
Consequently, the latest appointments to major federal positions have
been carefully carried out to correct outstanding imbalances. This has
not been easy and has led to delays in filling certain vacant positions as
efforts are made to weigh in the balance such decisions.
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26. FEDERAL CHARACTER (CONT)
Our efforts in the last two years have yielded some result but much is
yet to be achieved.
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27. SUMMARY OF APPOINTEES PER STATE
S/No. State No. of Appointee
1 Abia 16
2 Adamawa 20
3 Akwa Ibom 12
4 Anambra 25
5 Bauchi 14
6 Bayelsa 17
7 Benue 19
8 Borno 14
9 Cross River 11
10 Delta 27
11 Ebonyi 6
12 Edo 23
13 Ekiti 10
14 Enugu 13
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29. SUMMARY OF APPOINTEES PER STATE
30 Osun 24
31 Oyo 10
32 Plateau 12
33 Rivers 16
34 Sokoto 7
35 Taraba 6
36 Yobe 9
37 Zamfara 5
Grand Total 551
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30. Also in the allocation of federal projects, this administration met gross
imbalance. However, the determination to give each geo-political zone
a sense of belonging has been the driving force behind the efforts in
the last two years. In striving to achieve parity, consideration is paid to
peculiar needs of each zone.
OUTCOME
• Confidence is building in each geo-political zone that it does not
matter where the President comes from, that adherence to the rule
of law and the principle of federal character guarantees sense of
belonging.
• Zones that had felt marginalized in the past now have a greater
sense of belonging.
• There is more awareness that Governments can be held
accountable if they subvert the Federal Character principle.
SUMMARY OF APPOINTEES PER STATE
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31. CORRUPTION
This Government wholly asserts that Corruption is unacceptable and
should be shunned because of its negative effects on our socio-
economic development. There have been several efforts to curb
corruption in the past. However, we have discovered that the usual
emphasis on the “hunter’s approach”, has secured very limited results.
This Administration decided to follow a deliberate strategy with the
following components:-
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32. CORRUPTION (CONT.)
• eliminate as practicable as possible, all opportunities for Corruption by:
improving Process, Transparency, and Accountability in government
procurement. Equally significant is the increasing emphasis on Public Private
Partnership approach as a way of reducing opportunities for corrupt practice.
• Improvement on Investigation and Prosecution mechanisms by: -
strengthening all anti-corruption agencies through training, better funding
and non interference in their activities.
• Collaboration among the Executive, the Legislature and the Judiciary to
accelerate the dispensation of justice especially in cases involving corruption.
In cases like Fuel Subsidy probe and Pension Funds probe the Federal
Government built on the initial reports from the Legislature and moved
aggressively to expose and prosecute those found culpable. The effort is
ongoing and we will not stop until culpable individuals or groups are brought
to book.
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33. CORRUPTION (CONT.)
• Improving funding and capacity building to ensure independence of
the Judiciary and inspire confidence in all law enforcement agencies.
This has led to a judiciary that now demands the highest level of
integrity from judges especially as regards those handling high-profile
public-interest cases. In recent times there has been severe
punishment for those found wanting.
• Enhancement of complimentarity among the Anti -corruption
agencies i.e. ICPC, EFCC and Code of Conduct Bureau. This has
enhanced information sharing and reduction in duplication of efforts
in dealing with any particular matter.
• A more assertive National Assembly in discharging its oversight
functions especially in investigations and public hearing on wide range
of cases.
• The Freedom of Information Act is in place and can be used as an
effective check against the abuse of power.
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34. CORRUPTION (CONT.)
• The increasing use of e-platforms for government business is mean to
promote efficiency and eliminate choke points that service corruption
in government. The use of electronic purse for distribution of fertilizer
is a radical change from the inefficient middle-man dominated
methods of the past.
OUTCOME:
• A more strategic and institutional fight against corruption by using
improved systems and processes had resulted in greater service
delivery to the people and value for money for government
expenditure,
• The improvement in our economic outlook is partially as a result of the
easing of bottlenecks and reduction of corrupt practices in
governance.
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35. CORRUPTION (CONT.)
• Nigerians can expect a steady improvement in the national and
international perception of Nigeria on issues of corruption,
• A more rules-driven fight against corruption.
• It has become clear to many that no matter how long it takes that
offenders will face the music,
• Reported incidents of corruption are on the decline.
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36. SECURITY
Government accepts that security of
life and property of the citizen is its
primary obligation and an essential
condition for sustaining our national
development. That is why this
administration has been firm in its
approach to the key security
challenges of the nation. It is therefore
heart-warming that we have diligently
proceeded with the Amnesty
Programme. It is a reasonable success
and as a result, the Niger Delta Region
is reasonably calm save for the
occasional flashes that one expects
after more than a decade of crisis.
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37. SECURITY (CONT.)
In South West and some parts of the North, the security situation has been
stable because of success of the following strategies:-
• Improved training, equipping and motivation of the security forces.
• Swift and decisive deployment of operatives and personnel to trouble
spots.
• Better policing and information gathering.
• Heightened public awareness and co-operation especially for
intelligence gathering and communal vigilance.
However, the situation in some other parts of the country was
unprecedented. We experienced a wave of kidnapping and terror that no
Nigerian could have contemplated some few years ago. The training and
orientation of most of our agencies had being to defend the integrity of the
nation from external threats and unpatriotic elements.
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38. SECURITY (CONT.)
No one had ever budgeted for suicidal and anti social acts like kidnapping
which was totally unknown to our valued system, our cultures and
worldview. Indeed, when for instance it was first said that a Nigerian was
involved in a plot to bomb a US-bound aircraft on Christmas Day 2009,
Nigerians were in total shock and outrage.
The new reality is that some misguided ones amongst us are in league with
foreign mercenaries to commit acts of terror while others are driven by
greed to the abominable acts of kidnapping and other acts of banditry.
• This requires that Government redesigns the entire security architecture
and the orientation and training of its operators. In the interim we have
had to bring in the military more and more into internal operations. This
has produced very noticeable results in Aba and other parts of the South
East zone. In doing this, we have taken utmost care to ensure that the
rights of innocents citizens are always protected.
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39. SECURITY (CONT.)
• In the north, no one ever
imagined that some misguided
elements would join hands with
mercenaries and take up arms
against the nation. For months,
the Government, leaders, elders
and all people of goodwill have
pleaded with these elements and
their instigators to see reason.
Even as I speak, the door remains
open for any peaceful and
honourable method to disarm,
and re-orientate and rehabilitate
this group.
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40. SECURITY (CONT.)
We are therefore faced with their persistent carnage against fellow
Nigerians, the continuing dislocation of the lives of other citizens and
treasonable threats to the territorial integrity of the nation.
Government has had to reinforce the security personnel of the Joint Task
Force in areas under the threat of these hardened elements. We
ultimately, declared State of Emergency in three States in the North-East
of Nigeria. This act was in response to brazen challenges of the authority
of state and in order to protect lives and property of Nigerians, as well as
the territorial integrity of the country, Government has continued to
protect the rights of all abiding citizens in these areas and is gratified by
the wide support its actions have received at home and from abroad.
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41. SECURITY (CONT.)
• The Amnesty Programme is working and the Niger Delta is relatively
calm.
• Kidnapping has drastically reduced in affected parts the South East
and South South zones, places like Aba and others have returned to
normalcy.
• The Civil populace are once again secure
• Civil rights are protected and respected; and when they are infringed
upon, it is promptly addressed.
• Insurgency is being contained, and will soon be a thing of the past.
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42. CONCLUSION:
President Jonathan’s leadership style is not just
about symbolism. It is about substance. As the
report shows this government in two years has
established a sustainable framework for
economic development. Its fiscal and monetary
policies have incentivized the private sector to
invest in the critical infrastructure that will help
grow the economy and increase household
income. The President is rebuilding the political,
social and economic infrastructure of the
nation. He has sustained faith in democracy and
therefore, secured the future of democracy in
Nigeria. He has repaired the broken bridges and
indeed is the face of hope, for a Nigeria that is
stable, prosperous and peaceful.
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