E-Governance and Public Accountability in Federal Inland Revenue Service, Nigeria

Mark Francis Bassey; Ifeanyi Francis Uchendu; Essien Ibiang Ewa

E-Governance and Public Accountability in Federal Inland Revenue Service, Nigeria

Authors

Mark Francis Bassey Department of Public Administration, Faculty of Management Sciences, University of Calabar, Calabar, Nigeria
Ifeanyi Francis Uchendu Department of Public Administration, Faculty of Management Sciences, University of Calabar, Calabar, Nigeria
Essien Ibiang Ewa Department of Public Administration, Faculty of Management Sciences, University of Calabar, Calabar, Nigeria

Keywords:

E-governance, public accountability, Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Information and Communication Technology (ICT), Electronic government services

Abstract

This paper examines the potential relationship between e-governance and public accountability in Nigeria's Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS). The Nigerian public sector has long been plagued by a lack of accountability and transparency, which has contributed to widespread corruption and mismanagement of public funds. E-governance, uses electronic means to deliver government services and information, has been proposed as a possible solution to improve public accountability in Nigeria. This paper explores the relevant theories and models in e-governance and public accountability, aiming to provide a deeper understanding of the potential relationship between the two and the implications for the Nigerian public sector.

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Published

2023-05-20

How to Cite

Bassey, M. F., Uchendu, I. F., & Ewa, E. I. (2023). E-Governance and Public Accountability in Federal Inland Revenue Service, Nigeria. International Journal of Public Administration and Management Research , 8(6), 18-33. Retrieved from https://journals.rcmss.com/index.php/ijpamr/article/view/808