Name: Democracy and the Paradox of Developmental State in Nigeria’s Fourth Republic
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Democracy and the Paradox of Developmental State in Nigeria’s Fourth Republic

Edited By: Janet Monisola Oluwaleye, Olatunji Ebenezer Olugbenga, Olamide Temitayo Ojogbede

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This book examines the tension between democratic governance and the aspirations of a developmental state in Nigeria’s Fourth Republic. It unveils the contradictions where democratic ideals clash with the realities of economic progress, highlighting the challenges Nigeria faces.

In “Democracy and the Paradox of Developmental State in Nigeria’s Fourth Republic”, selected scholars delve into the intricate dynamics between democratic governance and the aspirations…

In “Democracy and the Paradox of Developmental State in Nigeria’s Fourth Republic”, selected scholars delve into the intricate dynamics between democratic governance and the aspirations of a developmental state in Nigeria’s contemporary political landscape. This thought-provoking work critically examines the tension between the principles of democracy and the need for effective state intervention in economic development, exploring how the Fourth Republic has navigated this complex interplay. Through a comprehensive analysis, the book unveils the contradictions inherent in Nigeria’s political and economic structure, revealing how democratic ideals often clash with the realities of governance, policy implementation, and economic progress. With empirical evidence and insightful theory, the book highlights the challenges and opportunities faced by Nigeria as it seeks to balance the imperatives of democratic accountability with the goals of state-led development. This book will be of great benefit to policy makers globally, and constitutes an important contribution to the literature on developmental issues.

Dr Janet Monisola Oluwaleye is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Political Science, Ekiti State University, Ado Ekiti, Nigeria, where she obtained her PhD. Her areas of interest include governance, development, public policy and political behaviour. She has published in reputable local and international journals.

Ebenezer Olatunji Olugbenga is a Professor in the Department of Political Science, Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria. His research interests include the political and developmental challenges of Africa and other developing countries as well as the politics of regulation by government bureaucracies. He has published numerous articles on wide-ranging issues of policy and politics in reputable local and international journals.

Olamide Ojogbede teaches in the Department of Political Science, Ekiti State University, Ado Ekiti, Nigeria, where she obtained her PhD in Political Science. Her research interests are in mainstream Political Science with a bias for feminism, democracy and governance as her core areas of research. She has published papers in both local and international journals.

Taiwo Adefisoye, Adesola Ibironke, Ojo Olawale Ariyo, Ifeyinwa Arum, Muyiwa Afolabi, Olayide Oladeji, Janet Monisola Oluwaleye, Solomon Likinyo, Olalekan Samuel Fatokun, Olaitan Eunice Feyisara, Ibironke Adefisoye, John Nwaguru, Olamide Temitayo Ojogbede, Olatunji Ebenezer Olugbenga