Manpower Planning As A Tool To Achieving Organizational Efficiency And Effectiveness: A Case Study Of Amuwo-Odofin Local Government Council Lagos State

Samson Omoruyi Ugowe, Ifeoluwa Oluwaseyi Dopamu, Oluwafunmito Serah Balogun, Fidel Chukwuemeke Ojugbeli, Husseini Abalaka Faruna, Misbawu Yahaya

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In the context of growing demands on public institutions to deliver effective services amidst complex socio-economic pressures, manpower planning has emerged as a critical driver of organizational efficiency and effectiveness. This study investigates manpower planning practices within the Amuwo-Odofin Local Government Council (LGC) of Lagos State, Nigeria, exploring their influence on strategic staffing, recruitment, and service delivery outcomes. Adopting a descriptive survey research design, the study engaged 25 respondents across five key departments using stratified random sampling. Findings reveal a significant correlation between the calibre of manpower and organizational performance, affirming the strategic relevance of human resource forecasting and development. However, challenges such as political interference, inconsistent training, and poor data infrastructure continue to hinder optimal planning outcomes. The study underscores the need for institutionalising manpower planning as a governance imperative, recommending the integration of HR information systems and transparent, competency-based recruitment frameworks. By situating manpower planning within broader public sector reform efforts, this study contributes critical insights into enhancing administrative effectiveness in Nigeria's local governance landscape. 

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Manpower planning, public administration, local government, organizational efficiency, human resource development, Amuwo-Odofin, workforce strategy, Nigeria

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