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TUOYO, Lorreta Enaife Ologho.

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Abstract This study investigates the future of public administration, focusing on challenges and prospects within the Rivers State Ministry of Housing and Urban Development from 2015 to 2023. The aim is to evaluate the administrative hurdles and opportunities for improvement, specifically targeting governance inefficiencies, human resource management, financial constraints, and political interference. Objectives include analyzing the impact of governance and administrative inefficiencies on project implementation and resource management, assessing human resource practices concerning staffing, training, and morale, evaluating financial management and its effects on project execution and housing provision, and investigating the impact of political interference on decision-making and resource allocation. The research employs Public Choice Theory to examine how self-interest among public officials influences governance and administrative inefficiencies. This theoretical framework highlights the tendency for bureaucrats to prioritize personal or political gains over public interest, contributing to issues such as corruption and inefficient project management. A survey research methodology is utilized, targeting a sample of 400 individuals from the population of Rivers State. Participants include employees, management, and stakeholders of the Ministry. Data is collected through a structured questionnaire with 20 items, segmented to address specific research questions related to governance, human resource practices, financial management, and political interference. The study uses Likert scale responses to categorize opinions, analyzing data for mean scores and standard deviations to assess consensus and variability. Findings reveal that governance and administrative inefficiencies cause significant delays and resource mismanagement, while human resource management practices critically impact operational efficiency. Financial management practices and budgetary constraints affect project execution and housing provision, and political interference compromises decision-making and resource distribution. Recommendations include implementing reforms to address governance issues, enhancing human resource practices, strengthening financial management, and minimizing political interference to improve the ministry's effectiveness. Keywords: Future of Public Administration, Challenges, Prospects, Rivers State Ministry of Housing and Urban Development.

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