Instrumentalities for the Effectiveness of Measures of Public Accountability in Africa

The effectiveness of the various measures put in place bygovernment for the promotion of public accountability in Africa using Nigeria as a casestudy was examined using a 12-item questionnaire. The aim was to find the importance ofthese measures in the promotion of public accountability in Nigeria. A total of 240respondents, comprising 140 males (65.6%) and 100 females (34.4%), answered thequestionnaire. The mean age of the respondents was 24.89 years. The result disclosedthat these measures were partially implemented in the discharge of duties and this ledto the achievement of very limited successes. The chi-square was also used to test therelationship between implementation of these measures and effectiveness of publicaccountability. The result revealed a significant relationship. Suggestions weretherefore made on how to improve the use of these measures which included recognition ofthe importance of these measures, adequate monitoring, removal of the immunity clause,strict adherence to sanctions irrespective of whoever is involved, and compulsoryaccountability by leaders