Tag: LEGISLATIVE OVERSIGHT

Oct 21

Plateau state legislative oversight and good governance

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Background to the Study The legislature is an important component of democratic governance. Indeed, the need for the legislature is reflected in the very meaning of democracy- rule of the people. In fact, the legislature is a necessary ingredient for governance in both traditional and modern democracies. In order for the people […]

Oct 21

INFLUENCE OF LEGISLATIVE OVERSIGHT ON PUBLIC ACCOUNTABILITY

INFLUENCE OF LEGISLATIVE OVERSIGHT ON PUBLIC ACCOUNTABILITY IN RIVERS STATE, NIGERIA, 1999-2011 Abstract   The study interrogates the role of the legislature in enthroning public accountability in Rivers State between 1999 and 2011. The specific objectives were to: determine whether there is any significant relationship between legislative oversight by the Rivers State House of Assembly […]