Prof. Fidelis, O; Okpata (Ph.D) & Dr. Anthony, O. Idede Department of Political Science, Federal University, Ndufu-Alike Ikwo, 1 Nigeria 2 Department of Public Administration, Godfrey Okoye University, Enugu
Abstract.
This paper is a theoretical exposition on the Political Economy of Public Administration in Nigeria. Its aimed at identifying the major factors in the Nigerian political economy that will navigate a new political culture in the public administration of Nigeria state for a strong and sustainable political and administrative system that will in turn establish good governance. The paper adopted the Marxist Political economic theory of the primacy of the economy in the political and administrative structure of a system. The paper is anchored on secondary data, with content analytical model of expository framework. It concluded by recommending among others, that a new political economic culture be introduce to reduce the much economic gains and interest in politics and in political power as well as reduction in the paraphernalia of public office, thus reducing the keen struggle for political power in Nigerian state; change in the method and approach of our political leadership recruitment that will reduce rush in the pursuit of political power and public offices etc.
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