FUNDING PROBLEM AS A DETRIMENT OF GOOD GOVERNANCE. FOCUS ON BAUCHI STATE HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY BAUCHI STATE, NIGERIA.
Nura Adamu and Mubarak Magaji
Volume 13 Issue 2
Abstract
Adequate funding of legislative institutions is essential for promoting transparency, accountability, and democratic governance. However, financial constraints continue to undermine legislative performance in many developing democracies. This study examines funding challenges as a major obstacle to good governance with specific focus on the Bauchi State House of Assembly in Bauchi State, Nigeria. Using a qualitative research design complemented by descriptive empirical analysis, the study analyzes budgetary allocations, institutional capacity, and legislative oversight effectiveness. Data were obtained from government budget reports, policy documents, and recent academic literature (2020–2024). Findings reveal that inadequate funding, weak fiscal autonomy, and executive dominance significantly affect legislative functions such as lawmaking, oversight, and representation. These challenges reduce the legislature’s ability to monitor public expenditure and ensure accountability. The study concludes that funding problems undermine governance outcomes by weakening legislative institutions and reducing democratic checks and balances. The study recommends enhanced fiscal autonomy, transparent budgetary processes, and strengthened institutional capacity for state legislatures in Nigeria. Keywords: Legislative Funding, Governance, Accountability, Public Finance, State Legislature, Nigeria
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