Application of Representative Bureaucracy in Nigeria: Implications for Development and National Cohesion

Bureaucracy plays very crucial role in the development of every nation. A representative bureaucracy is a much more veritable tool in fastening development and national cohesion. This work focused on analysis of the gains of the application of representative bureaucracy. From the statistics and formulae available, these gains are far-ranging from economic and social development to national cohesion as well as cultural integration. The return of liberal democracy has and is still hastening these developments. “Every Nigerian has a right to share in the resources of our country, just like we all must collectively shoulder the responsibility other development and progress. The effective management of the economy call for the application of the sensibilities and aspirations of the various groups in the country and an acceptance of the dire need for balanced development and equitable access to socio-economic opportunities”. - Late Gen. Sanni Abacha