LEADERSHIP AND GOOD GOVERNANCE IN NIGERIA: IMPLICATION FOR NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT (2019-2024)

ABSTRACT The history of the development of great nations suggests that versatile leaders played a vital role in the transformation of their societies through good governance. Nigeria has been blessed with numerous natural resources. This national wealth when properly managed should bring about national development. However, the reverse is the case in Nigeria. Since independence in 1960, Nigeria has been plagued with ineffective leadership and good governance, which has not been able to translate the nation’s resource-abundance to sustainable national development for its citizenry and the nation continues to face massive developmental challenges. It this light, the study examines leadership and good governance in Nigeria: implication for national development (2019- 2024) in other to provide answers to these research question on what is the place of good leadership and governance as necessary catalyst to satisfactory development of the nation and what are the challenges facing the national development in Nigeria. The study adopted the descriptive method and questionnaire. This research is also guided by contingency theory and cultural theory of good governance to reveal the important of leadership and good governance in nation building. Findings revealed that leadership and good governance have some implication for national development in Nigeria. The study conclude that leadership and good governance must be given priority in other to foster economic growth and national development in Nigeria. The study recommends that leaders should ensure transparency, accountability and monitoring so that national wealth can be used to create jobs and wealth for the country and as well as diversification of Nigerian economy. Key Words: Leadership, Good Governance, Role, Nigeria, National Development.