Due Process and Management of Public Funds in Government Owned Tertiary Hospitals

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• December 24, 2025
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Onuchukwu, Chukwudi Christian ¹ & Prof. Oliver I. Inyiama ²

Abstract         

This study examined the effect of due process and the management of public funds on project execution efficiency in government-owned tertiary hospitals in Nigeria. The specific objectives were to assess the impact of process design, resource allocation, project management efficiency, financial stability, opportunity cost considerations, enhanced opportunities, and risk management on project delivery. A survey research design was employed, using structured questionnaires administered to 300 respondents selected through stratified random sampling. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, with results presented as means and standard deviations. The reliability of the instrument was confirmed via Cronbach’s Alpha (0.87), and content validity was ensured through expert review. Findings revealed a strong consensus among respondents regarding the positive impact of the studied variables on project efficiency. Due process structures (X̄ = 3.90, SD = 1.12), resource allocation (X̄ = 3.95, SD = 1.12), and project management efficiency (X̄ = 3.94, SD = 1.13) were identified as key drivers of success. Financial stability (X̄ = 3.94, SD = 1.13), enhanced opportunities such as partnerships and innovation (X̄ = 3.96, SD = 1.13), and opportunity cost considerations (X̄ = 3.96, SD = 1.13) were also considered critical. Additionally, risk management practices (X̄ = 3.96, SD = 1.13) were widely acknowledged for their role in minimizing project uncertainty and delays. The study concludes that project success in public healthcare institutions depends on structured administrative frameworks, consistent funding, effective resource management, and proactive risk management strategies. It recommends the institutionalization of transparent due process frameworks, improved planning and resource allocation, the integration of opportunity cost analysis in decision-making, and the establishment of continuous risk monitoring mechanisms. These findings offer practical insights for hospital administrators and policymakers seeking to enhance the performance and accountability of publicly funded hospital projects

Keywords:  Due process; Public fund management; Project execution efficiency; Resource allocation; Risk management; Healthcare project governance.