James Adoyi

Department of Public Administration Federal University Lokoja

James.adoyi@ful.edu.ng

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Research Article Vol. 11, Issue 2

THE EFFECTS OF CORRUPTION ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATION IN KOGI STATE: A CASE STUDY OF LOKOJA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA

James Adoyi^*, Muhammad Shauibu, Ibrahim Shaibu Nuhu, Musbau Sodiq Abidemi, Ojonuba Sanuel Ochagana

Corruption remains a major constraint to effective governance andpublic service delivery in Nigeria, particularly at the local government level where accountability mechanisms are weak. This study examined the effects of corruption on local government administration in Lokoja Local Government Area ofKogi State, focusing on educational services, rur...

DOI: 10.68022/kjms.2025.f9bi4ljj

Dec, 2025 Vol. 11, Issue 2 12 views 4 downloads

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Research Article Vol. 11, Issue 2

REVISITING CLASSICAL BUREAUCRACY AND CONTEMPORARY PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION MODELS: A COMPARATIVE THEORETICAL ANALYSIS AND IMPLICATIONS FOR DEVELOPING STATES

James Adoyi^*, Jessica Larai Osayande, Linda Akwu, Isah Alikeju Endurance, Abutu Martins Enefola

The evolution of public administration has been marked by a sustained debate between classical bureaucratic principles and contemporary reform-oriented models. Max Weber's theory of bureaucracy laid the foundation for modern public administration by emphasizing hierarchy, legality, and merit-based recruitment. However, perceived inefficiencies and ...

DOI: 10.68022/kjms.2025.rryqrtxb

Dec, 2025 Vol. 11, Issue 2 13 views 5 downloads

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