CRISIS MANAGEMENT AND ITS IMPORTANCE IN NIGERIAN PUBLIC SECTOR (A STUDY OF ISU L.G.A IMO STATE)

ABSTRACT The researcher chose the topic “Crisis Management and its importance in Nigerian Public Sector (A study of Isu L.G.A Imo State). The researcher wanted to know how crisis can be managed in the public sector but discover the problem of crisis, which lack some of the qualities and ability. Therefore there is need for realization of these public sector organs and to understand the dynamic of a particular crisis if it moves from paranormal to resolution stage we are and implement appropriate remedies conditions that the change motivators are aware that this has not been the case in the Isu L.G.A as a matter of fact it is clear to all that the aims of establishing the Isu L.G.A in Nigeria which is to be an effective third tier of government has not been realized. There is no development and introduction of a standard crisis management tool, for effective crisis management in the country. In doing this, the researcher developed major research questions aimed at the effect of crisis management. These questions were administered in the form of questionnaire to officers who were selected as sample of the population. Apart from primary data collection through questionnaire and interview percentages were used in organizing and presenting data collection. Data analysis and interpretation revealed that in the guideline federal government emphasizes that responsibilities should be clearly defined and that Isu L.G.A should have adequate financial resources to meet their obligations which are mainly to stimulate development at the grass root. Finally, the development and introduction of a standard crisis management tool, for use in the public sector organizations should be perceived as being very necessary for effective crisis management in the country.