PUBLIC SERVICE ENGAGEMENT IN NIGERIA'S TRANSFORMATION AND ANTI-CORRUPTION CAMPAIGNS

On his election as the third democratically elected President of Nigeria in 2011, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan rolled out his transformation agenda. The word ‘Transformation’ means a complete change from the status quo ante adopted by the past leaders that had negative approach to national development efforts. One of the main challenges to government is to find a way to diversify its income generating potentials rather than depending on mono oil dominated economy; develop the local economy on international best practices; transform a passive oil industry to a more pro-active one, explore the possibility of restructuring the country along the lines of a more centralized federalism (via the National Conference). There also exists management and leadership challenges; building an efficient and effective polity, contending with youths restiveness arising from unemployment after graduation; inspiring a shared vision; reshaping a corrupt polity; building character and integrity in our leaders, inspiring patriotism and commitment in the citizenry.