Published: February, 2026/ Vol. 3, No. 1
ABSTRACT
Risk management is a critical governance tool, especially in fragile contexts like Nigeria, where public sector projects operate amidst insecurity, instability, and social division. These conditions expose projects to risks that cause delays, cost overruns, abandonment, and even conflict. This qualitative study, using secondary data, examines how risk management influences project effectiveness, conflict sensitivity, and sustainable development in Nigeria. It finds that inadequate risk identification and poor stakeholder engagement undermine outcomes, while proactive, inclusive, and adaptive practices enhance resilience, accountability, and peacebuilding. The paper concludes that institutionalizing comprehensive, conflict-sensitive risk management within public sector governance is essential for sustainable development in Nigeria.
Keywords: Risk Management, Public Sector Projects, Conflict, Governance, Sustainable Development, Nigeria.
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