EXPLORING THE IMPACT OF BAD GOVERNANCE IN OYO NORTHSENATORIALDISTRICT OF NIGERIA

ABSTRACT Consequently the main objective of this study is to explore the acute shortageofgovernance in Oyo North Senatorial District of South West Nigeria. Toachievethis, qualitative research was adopted using a case study research method, withtheaidof purposeful sampling technique where 15 Interviewees were selected. Thematicanalysis was used in analyzing the qualitative data. The data was collectedthroughInterview. Findings revealed that the study area is confronted with several interrelatedgovernance challenges that hinder development and reduce citizens’ trust ingovernment, governance have had far-reaching effects on daily life, publicservices, and key development sectors such as education, healthcare, infrastructure, security, and others include insecurity, banditry, theft, and land disputeshavedisrupted agricultural production and displaced farmers, and some efforts havebeenmade by both local and state authorities to address governance challengesinOyoNorth Senatorial District, these interventions have often been inconsistent, insufficient, and poorly sustained. The study recommended that government authorities prioritizeinfrastructure rehabilitation and development as a strategic entry point to addressingunderdevelopment, local and state governments strengthen service deliverysystems by improving institutional capacity and accountability. The educationsector should benefit from improved school facilities, teacher recruitment, andtheintegration of vocational and technical training to reduce youth unemployment. Inhealthcare, the expansion of primary health facilities, mobile medical outreachprograms, and improved drug supply chains are essential to address the servicegapsidentified by interviewees.