The concept of human development in a developing country like Nigeria has consistently posed serious challenges since 1960 to date. The quest for procedural rationality as a basis for organizing and executing government activities has been consistently articulated with respect to the pursuit of public administration in a democratic dispensation. This paper examines the extent to which the Nigerian civil service has promoted sustainable human development over the years. This entails focusing on the theoretical examination of sustainable human development as well as the challenges of governance and bureaucracy. Methodologically, this paper is based on documentary analysis of relevant records. The need for the bureaucracy to be effective in promoting sustainable human development is underscored in the paper.

The concept of human development in a developing country like Nigeria has consistently posed serious challenges since 1960 to date. The quest for procedural rationality as a basis for organizing and executing government activities has been consistently articulated with respect to the pursuit of p...