GOVERNMENT EXPENDITURE: A CATALYST FOR ECONOMIC GROWTH IN NIGERIA
Journal Title: Malete Journal of Accounting and Finance - Year 2024, Vol 4, Issue 2
Abstract
In the quest to unravel the intricate dynamics shaping Nigeria's economic trajectory, this study delves into the relationship between capital expenditure and economic growth over a three-decade period, spanning from 1992 to 2021. The ex-post facto research design was adopted, using historical data extracted from Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) statistical bulletins. Augmented Dickey Fuller (ADF) unit root test was carried out to test for the stability of data. Co-integration test was done with Johansen and Engle-Granger methods. Findings showed that, when lagged by one year, government expenditure on education has a positive and insignificant relationship with gross domestic product. While government expenditure on healthcare has a positive and significant relationship with the gross domestic product; government expenditure on transportation has a negative and insignificant relationship with the gross domestic product; and government expenditure on agriculture has a negative and significant relationship with the gross domestic product. The study concluded that budgetary allocation and implementation of expenditure on education, transport, and agriculture were not properly allocated and utilized to improve the nationâs productive capacity. The study suggested that the allocation and execution of budget to the identified critical sectors should be more done carefully for accelerated economic growth.
Authors and Affiliations
Alexander Tunde OGUNTUASE,Temitope Esther OYENEYE,Jayeola OLABISI,Oluwapelumi Damilola OYEDELE,
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