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Okotie William
University of Benin
Humanities Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Social Sciences

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Public–Private Partnerships As A Policy Tool For Local Infrastructure Development Okotie William
PERSPEKTIF Vol. 15 No. 2 (2026): PERSPEKTIF April
Publisher : Universitas Medan Area

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31289/perspektif.v15i2.17198

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PPP (Public Private Partnerships) is also a growing trend in policy as a way of solution to infrastructure deficits at the local government in Nigeria. This paper examines the contribution of PPPs to infrastructure growth in localities, with particular reference to roads, water supply, sanitation, and waste management. The study adopts a qualitative desk-based research design, drawing on secondary data using academic literature, policy documents, government reports and case studies chosen. The theory to be applied in this analysis is the New Public Management theory, which focuses on efficiency, accountability and involvement of the private sector in the delivery of services by the government. Findings indicate that the PPPs can mobilise private capital, technical expertise, and managerial efficiency in areas where the amount of resources supplied by the government is insufficient. Nonetheless, there are still considerable challenges such as weak regulatory frameworks, institutional capacity of the local governments, bad contract management, corruption and poor community engagement. These limitations tend to compromise the project performance and sustainability. The study concludes that PPPs can only be policy workable when it is backed with effective governance systems, transparency and an increase of the local government institutional capacity.
Policy Implementation Gaps In Nigerian Local Governments: Causes And Remedies For Improved Governance Okotie William; Anthony Mayowa Oladoyin
Jurnal Ilmu Pemerintahan, Administrasi Publik, dan Ilmu Komunikasi (JIPIKOM) Vol 8, No 1 (2026): JIPIKOM APRIL
Publisher : Universitas Medan Area

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31289/jipikom.v8i1.7054

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Local governments in Nigeria are strategically placed in the constitution to spearhead development at the grassroots level, but the inability to bridge the gap between policy making and real implementation has remained the bane of good governance and service delivery to people. The paper analyses the nature, causes and impacts of policy execution deficits in the local government in Nigeria with specific reference to institutional capacity, fiscal and intergovernmental limitations, political interference, lack of accountability and low citizen involvement. Within the theoretical insights, the paper relies on the perspectives that are relevant, such as the theory of street-level bureaucracy and implementation theory, in order to examine how administrative practices and frontline discretion influence the results of the policy at the local level. Nigeria's local governments experience empirical data that is supported by comparative data of other African nations depicts implementation failures to be more structural rather than exceptional with roots in the weak governance systems, insufficient resources, and poor cross-governmental coordination. The research finds that the policy implementation gaps can be reduced by enhancing the institutional capacity, increasing its fiscal autonomy, enhancing transparency and accountability mechanisms, and by better engaging the community. These discoveries will help in unending discussions on local governance reform and provide policy-relevant information to enhance implementation effectiveness and service delivery in Nigeria.
Co-Authors Anthony Mayowa Oladoyin