a]Wisdom lies in knowing what to reckon with and what to overlook. An officer being engrossed with the periphery, ignoring the core issues before him, is no rare in the bureaucracy. Do you agree that such preoccupation of an administrator leads to travesty of justice to the cause of effective service delivery and good governance? Critically evaluate

Introduction

Wisdom in governance involves prioritizing core issues over peripheral concerns. Bureaucratic preoccupation with trivial matters undermines service delivery, good governance, and justice.

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1.Impact of Overlooking Core Issues

i.Travesty of Justice: Ignoring critical concerns leads to ineffective solutions. Example: Overemphasis on procedural delays in sanctioning welfare schemes deprives beneficiaries of timely support.

ii.Inefficient Resource Allocation: Resources are wasted on non-priority areas, ignoring pressing issues. Example: Focusing on beautification projects while neglecting basic infrastructure like water supply and sanitation.

iii.Erosion of Public Trust: Peripheral actions without addressing substantive issues create dissatisfaction. Example: Bureaucratic indifference to farmers’ grievances exacerbates agrarian distress.