Covid-19 Public Programmes and Implementation Challenges: The Nigerian Experience

Authors

  • Akwu Augustine Uyanah Department of Public Administration, University of Calabar, Calabar, Nigeria
  • Uweh Arit John Department of Public Administration, University of Calabar, Calabar, Nigeria
  • Okon Ekaette Eyibio Department of Public Administration, University of Calabar, Calabar, Nigeria

Keywords:

Government, Public Policies, Public Programmes, COVID-19, Nigerian Youth Investment Fund (NYIF), Special Public Work (SPW), programme and Welfare Stimulus Programmes

Abstract

The study examined public programmes and their impacts on Nigerians as measures to cushion the effect of COVID-19. Documentary records were used for conceptual discourse and review. The theoretical framework of this paper anchored on system theory by David Easton which argues for public policies emanating from demands by masses on government and all segments functioning well for the good of the whole. It was concluded that corruption has caused the essence of the Nigerian Youth Investment Fund (NYIF), Special Public Work and other stimulus measures by federal government to be defeated. Recommendations were for government to make financial sacrifice in registering and obtaining BVN, TIN and CAC for small business owners. Also, that the process of Special Public Work should be reshaped to imbibe transparency, noting that those found wanting in food diversion should be penalized to forestall future occurrence.

Keywords: Government, Public Policies, Public Programmes, COVID-19, Nigerian Youth Investment Fund (NYIF), Special Public Work (SPW) programme and Welfare Stimulus Programmes

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Published

2021-04-25

How to Cite

Augustine Uyanah, A., Arit John, U. ., & Ekaette Eyibio, . O. (2021). Covid-19 Public Programmes and Implementation Challenges: The Nigerian Experience. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CAPACITY BUILDING IN EDUCATION AND MANAGEMENT, 4(1), 19-25. Retrieved from https://journals.rcmss.com/index.php/ijcbem/article/view/53

Issue

Vol. 4 No. 1 (2020): International Journal of Capacity Building in Education and Management (IJCBEM)

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