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Idowu Johnson Aderemi, Olayiwola Ayoola Richard.

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Effective public policy serves as the blueprint for governance, translating society’s ideals into actionable frameworks that guide the management of public resources and the pursuit of the common good. The necessity to provide residents with socioeconomic and infrastructural facilities remains a critical concern for countries worldwide, particularly emerging nations. In Nigeria, the public policy process is characterised by a complex web of institutional weaknesses, corruption, and political interference, leading to substantial challenges in governance and service delivery. Despite these issues, political actors have learned to exploit the system’s inefficiencies to consolidate power and advance personal or party agendas. This creates a paradox in which public interests are frequently subordinated to political objectives, resulting in ineffective policy outcomes and widespread public dissatisfaction. This paper provides a comprehensive examination of the key challenges within Nigeria’s public policy process, including the fragmentation of government agencies, bureaucratic inefficiencies, and the pervasive influence of corruption. It argues that the politicisation of public policy not only undermines the public good but also exacerbates institutional weaknesses. To address these challenges, the paper recommends reforms aimed at strengthening institutions, enhancing transparency, and building capacity. By exploring the complex interplay between politics and policy, it offers insights into the obstacles and opportunities for improving public policy effectiveness in Nigeria

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