E-GOVERNMENT FOR QUALITY GOVERNANCE: CHALLENGES AND PROSPECTS FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN WEST AFRICA.

Government activities in Nigeria need more reinforcement in spite of the computer technology available to us in the present world. Hence, transactions at all the tiers and levels of government in the country are characterized by high process inefficiency, low service quality, wastage and redundancies. The pivot which will run quality governance through due diligence, due process and transparency actually needs to be formally strengthened and institutionalized for widespread effectiveness through computer-assisted modern process now commonly known as e-government. This paper discusses the status of e-government programme in Nigeria and little effort they have made. It also identifies the possible challenges the Nigerian government will face in implementing e-government and outlines some strategies for its success. Recommendations were made and concluded that e-government, when successfully implemented, will enhance quality governance for economic growth and sustainable development.