Good Governance in Nigeria: rethinking accountability and transparency in the twenty-first century.

"Good Governance in Nigeria: Rethinking Accountability and Transparency in the Twenty-First Century" by Portia Roelofs explores the concept of good governance in Nigeria, challenging the prevailing notion that Nigeria is not a suitable case study for this topic. The author argues for the importance of socially embedded good governance, using the Lagos Model as a focal point. Roelofs deconstructs the concept of neo-patrimonialism and highlights the desire of Nigerian citizens for socially accountable politicians. The book incorporates a wide range of research, including ethnographic fieldwork and archival study, and engages with political theory to examine the implications of socially embedded good governance. The book is well-written and incorporates scholarship from Nigerian researchers, providing a comprehensive understanding of the topic. The author's findings may have practical implications, as Nigeria's new president, Bola Tinubu, was involved in implementing the Lagos Model and may apply its lessons at the national level. [Extracted from the article]