WILBERFORCE JOURNAL OF THE SOCIAL SCIENCES (WJSS)
ISSN: 2504 – 9232
Volume 2, No. 2, September 2017
Pages 16-32
DOI: 10.36108/wjss/7102.20.0220
PUBLIC SECTOR EXPENDITURE REFORMS AND POVERTY REDUCTION IN NIGERIA
LOVE OBIANI ARUGU
Abstract
This paper examines the development trends and poverty situation in Nigeria, its effects on the economy, and efforts of government towards poverty reduction. It identifies that there is a gap between public expenditure and poverty reduction strategies. It recommends the need to refocus public expenditure for effective poverty reduction in Nigeria.
Keywords: Public Sector, Public Expenditure, Reforms, Poverty, Nigeria