By Nwachukwu, Obinna E.
This research work was carried out with intends to evaluate the impact of
the privatization programme on government owned enterprises. Two privatized
government enterprises were studied; they are the Union Bank of Nigeria PIC and the National Oil and Chemical Marketing PLC. In carrying out the research, the researcher looked into the reasons for the adoption of the privatization programme and it accruing benefits.
The research work also assessed if the level of performance and productivity of these privatized government enterprises has indeed improved. The problems encountered with the implementation of the privatization exercise were alsohighlighted.
In summary, therefore the research work evaluated the impact of the privatization programme on government owned enterprises, so as to establish
improved management of the enterprise by private owners.