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ARTICLE · 03 MAY 2024

A Commentary On The Nigerian Public Sector Governance Draft Code 2024

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Public sector governance is aimed at ensuring that Public Sector Entities (PSEs) not only fulfill their mandates and achieve their intended outcomes but also operate...

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Naomi Kabowei
Naomi Kabowei
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Introduction

Public sector governance is aimed at ensuring that Public Sector Entities (PSEs) not only fulfill their mandates and achieve their intended outcomes but also operate within the bounds of ethical integrity, transparency, efficiency, and effectiveness. The Nigeria Public Sector Code of Corporate Governance 2023(referred to as "the draft Code") encompasses a comprehensive definition of PSEs. This includes all ministries, extra-ministerial offices, departments, agencies of government across all tiers, state-owned corporations, companies, entities, and all branches of government. The draft Code's objective is to bolster and refine the governance frameworks governing PSEs.

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