The Policy of Privatization and Commercialization of Public Enterprises in Nigeria: an Appraisal of Telecommunication

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THE POLICY OF PRIVATIZATION AND COMMERCIALIZATION OF PUBLIC ENTERPRISES IN NIGERIA: AN APPRAISAL OF TELECOMMUNICATION

OKWOR FESTUS A.

PS/2006/123

DEPARTMENT OF POLITICAL SCIENCE,
CARITAS UNIVERSITY, AMORJI-NIKE, ENUGU.

AUGUST 2010.
Approval Page This project is written in partial fulfilment of the requirement for the award of Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) degree and has been approved by the Political Science Department, Faculty of Social Sciences, Caritas University, Amorji-Nike, Enugu.

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Dr. Omenma, D.A Date
Head of Department

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Dr. Onwo, D.O Date
Supervisor

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Dedication
The project work is dedicated to God Almighty for His infinite mercy towards my academics. Also, to my beloved mother and brother, Mrs. Florence and Rev. Fr. Daniel Okwor respectively, for their love, care, understanding and support, may good lord continue to bless both.
Acknowledgement
I wish to acknowledge all the help given to me towards the successful completion of this project. My special gratitude goes to my project supervisor Dr. Onwo, D.O who has been impacting knowledge and inspired me into writing this project. With utmost respect I extend my special regards to Mr. Agu F.C., Mr. Duhu J.O., Mr. Ugwu I.C., Mr. Agbo H.N, Mr. Nwankwo J. and Dr. Omenma D.A, my H.O.D. for their extremely useful efforts in the political science department. I am also, thankful to my brothers and sisters especially Rev. Fr Dan. Okwor for their morals and financial supports. My special thanks goes to Mr/Mrs Cajatan Ani and my in-laws especially Patrick Offor who stood firmly with my family. I want to appreciate the support I received from my students both present and past and all my friends. They have been a source of inspiration to me. My sincere thanks go to my

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