THE EFFECTS OF BUDGETARY ALLOCATIONS ON HEAITH SECTOR REFORM AGENDA: EVIDENCE FROM NIGERIAN PUBLIC SECTOR

Uchechukwu Daniel Abada, Okeluemaka David Ugwunta

Abstract


This study examined the effects of budgetary allocations on public sector reform agenda in Nigeria. In particular, allocations to the health sector were examined in order to determine whether they have positive impact on the life expectancy of the citizenry. The relevant literature to the study was reviewed to identify and fill the existing gap. The data were presented and analyzed using trend analysis to show the increases and decreases in data trend as well as interactions between variables. The findings revealed that the Federal Government budgetary allocations to the health sector have a positive but insignificant impact on life expectancy. Conclusion was drawn and it was recommended based on the findings of the study among others that the Federal Government should continue with the implementation of the public sector reform program but should strengthen the audit institutions to be able to carry out the responsibilities which the reform of public sector demands.


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Reforms; budgetary allocations; health sector

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