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Public Service Recruitment Practices and Implications for Sustainable Development in Ebonyi State, Nigeria

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  • Ikechukwu Ogeze Ukeje
  • Chinyere Ndukwe
  • Chukwuemeka Emma
  • Udu Ogbulu
  • Johnpaul Chukwujindu Onele

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Despite several reforms in Ebonyi public service, little or no indices of sustainable development has been recorded in decades. This study aims at examining the aspect of recruitment processes and how guaranteed Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) attainment is affected. The findings drawn from three different ministries in Ebonyi State Civil Service (EBSCS) reveal that the processes of recruitment are characterized by nepotism, political interference devoid of merit, and professionalism. This implies that guaranteed sustainable development in Ebonyi state is at risk of attainment. This conclusion proves the relationship between Public Service Recruitment (PSR) processes and development. In view of the above, it argues that a new PSR reform should be instituted if the country is to achieve the targets set in the SDGs. This is hoped to promote accountability, transparency, and sound administrative governance in the public sector.

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  • Ikechukwu Ogeze Ukeje & Chinyere Ndukwe & Chukwuemeka Emma & Udu Ogbulu & Johnpaul Chukwujindu Onele, 2020. "Public Service Recruitment Practices and Implications for Sustainable Development in Ebonyi State, Nigeria," International Journal of Public Administration, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 43(4), pages 361-372, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:lpadxx:v:43:y:2020:i:4:p:361-372
    DOI: 10.1080/01900692.2019.1636394
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    1. Mo’men Hani Mahmoud & Rosly Othman, 2024. "Effects of New Public Management Reforms on Human Resource Practices: A Case Study in Jordan," Management and Labour Studies, XLRI Jamshedpur, School of Business Management & Human Resources, vol. 49(1), pages 149-176, February.
    2. Chinyere Ndukwe & Adeline Nnenna Idike & Ikechukwu Ogeze Ukeje & Cornelius Ofobuisi Okorie & Johnpaul Chukwujindu Onele & Nneka Ernestina Richard-Nnabu & Clementina Kanu & Benedette Nneka Okezie & Rap, 2023. "Public Private Partnerships Dynamics in Nigeria Power Sector: Service Failure Outcomes and Consumer Dissonance Behaviour," Public Organization Review, Springer, vol. 23(2), pages 623-646, June.

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