One Republic, Multiple Fiefdoms

Murtala J. Balogun, the lead author, was Senior Adviser at the UN Economic Commission for Africa and later, in the Department of Economic and Social Affairs, New York, USA. He was also Director-General of The Administrative Staff College of Nigeria.

Isaac Nnamdi Obasi is a Professor in the Department of Public Administration, University of Abuja, Nigeria.

Adam A. Anyebe was, until his death on 1st February 2025, a Professor of Public Administration at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria, and consultant to local and international organizations.

Okey Marcellus Ikeanyibe is a Professor in the Department of Public Administration and Local Government, University of Nigeria Nsukka, and Director of the Institute of Social Policy at the University.

Mahmoud Umar is a Professor of Public Administration at the Gombe State University, and has served, among other positions, as the Head of the Department of Public Administration.

Ekhosuehi Oghator, PhD, is a professor of development administration and policy at the Institute of Public Administration and Health Services Management, University of Benin, Nigeria.

Anthony Mayowa Oladoyin is a Professor of Public Administration at the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria.