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In developing countries, over-centralization of decision-making and a lack of stakeholder involve... more In developing countries, over-centralization of decision-making and a lack of stakeholder involvement have resulted in the patronage of powerful special interests and a high level of corruption in government systems. As a result, various Civil Society Organizations have been compelled to participate in these countries' development processes, particularly in the promotion of democracy and good governance, and, above all, in contributing to greater transparency and accountability. The role of civil society organizations in promoting democracy and good governance in Nigeria is examined in this paper. This paper follows structural functionalism theory and Dahl's idea of group equilibrium theory (1967). This research uses secondary data to show that in Nigeria, civil society can organize itself through the formation of non-governmental organizations, civil society organizations, or coalitions with little or no restriction. Improving the quality of governance, developing governments' capacity to apply the principles of accountability, transparency, and openness, and working to gain the commitment of all elected officials, public servants, and NGOs are all examples of such roles. The existence of civil society organizations in Nigeria greatly contributes to the promotion of democracy and good governance, according to this paper. As a result, the paper suggests that governments at all levels encourage citizens, particularly youths, to participate actively in CSO activities and include CSOs in policy formulation, implementation, monitoring, and supervision, as well as other decision-making processes.

In developing countries, over-centralization of decision-making and a lack of stakeholder involve... more In developing countries, over-centralization of decision-making and a lack of stakeholder involvement have resulted in the patronage of powerful special interests and a high level of corruption in government systems. As a result, various Civil Society Organizations have been compelled to participate in these countries' development processes, particularly in the promotion of democracy and good governance, and, above all, in contributing to greater transparency and accountability. The role of civil society organizations in promoting democracy and good governance in Nigeria is examined in this paper. This paper follows structural functionalism theory and Dahl's idea of group equilibrium theory (1967). This research uses secondary data to show that in Nigeria, civil society can organize itself through the formation of non-governmental organizations, civil society organizations, or coalitions with little or no restriction. Improving the quality of governance, developing governments' capacity to apply the principles of accountability, transparency, and openness, and working to gain the commitment of all elected officials, public servants, and NGOs are all examples of such roles. The existence of civil society organizations in Nigeria greatly contributes to the promotion of democracy and good governance, according to this paper. As a result, the paper suggests that governments at all levels encourage citizens, particularly youths, to participate actively in CSO activities and include CSOs in policy formulation, implementation, monitoring, and supervision, as well as other decision-making processes.