Public Administration is all about understanding how public institutions operate and learning the skills needed to manage resources, people, and policies for the greater good. In Nigeria, this field is growing rapidly, with plenty of opportunities in government, NGOs, and private sectors. Before you dive in, it’s important to know where you can study Public Administration, the JAMB subjects you need to register for, and the O’Level requirements to get admitted. In this blog, you’ll find:
A list of universities in Nigeria offering Public Administration The JAMB subject combination required for Public Administration The O’Level (WAEC/NECO) requirements needed to apply for the course
##What is Public administration Course?
Public administration is the formal implementation and management of government policies and the execution of public services at all levels of government, encompassing the planning, organizing, directing, and coordinating of government operations to serve the public interest
University of Lagos (UNILAG)
Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU)
University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN)
Ahmadu Bello University (ABU)
University of Benin (UNIBEN)
Lagos State University (LASU)
Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA)
Ekiti State University (EKSU)
##JAMB Subject Combination for Public administration
In UTME, please note that English Language is a compulsory subject needed to study Public administration with other three subjects namely:Government,Economics/ Literature in English,Geography/History
##O'Level Requirements for Public administration
To be eligible for admission into a Public administration 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
Economics/Literature in English
History/Geography