This course equips you with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively manage public resources, coordinate development projects, and ensure good governance at both local and national levels. As Nigeria continues to develop, professionals trained in public administration and local government are increasingly vital to building stronger, more responsive institutions. Before you get started, it’s important to know where you can study this course in Nigeria, the JAMB subject combinations required for admission, and the O’Level requirements you must meet. In this blog, you’ll find: A list of Nigerian universities offering Public Administration and Local Government The JAMB subject combination needed for the course The O’Level (WAEC/NECO) requirements for admission
##What is Public Administration and Local Government Course?
Public Administration is the broad implementation and management of government policies and regulations to serve the public interest across all levels of government, while Local Government is a specific level of public administration focused on managing the affairs and services within a local community, such as a city or district, to meet local needs.
University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN)
##JAMB Subject Combination for Public Administration and Local Government
In UTME, please note that English Language is a compulsory subject needed to study Public Administration and Local Government with other three subjects namely: Government,Economics,Literature in English
##O'Level Requirements for Public Administration and Local Government
To be eligible for admission into a Public Administration and Local Government program, candidates must meet specific O'level requirements. Generally, you are required to have at least five (5) credits in relevant subjects, which typically include:
English Language
Mathematics
Government/History
Economics/Literature in English
CRS/IRS/Civic Education/Geography