Fund Allocation and Utilization in the Greater Port Harcourt City Development Authority, Rivers State, 2009–2025.

This study examined fund allocation and utilization in the Greater Port Harcourt City Development Authority (GPHCDA), Rivers State, between 2009 and 2025, within the broader context of policy implementation challenges in urban development planning. The Greater Port Harcourt Master Plan was conceived as a comprehensive framework for transforming the state into a world-class, sustainable, and economically vibrant city through phased development, infrastructure renewal, and integrated urban management systems. Despite its ambitious design, concerns have persisted regarding the effectiveness of its implementation, particularly in relation to financial management and institutional performance. The study adopted a correlational research design, drawing data from 360 staff members of the GPHCDA via a structured questionnaire. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, while hypothesis was tested using Pearson Product Moment Correlation at a 0.05 level of significance. Findings revealed a moderate-to-high extent of fund allocation and utilization in the Authority, with a mean score of 3.43. The result of hypothesis testing indicated a strong and statistically significant positive relationship between fund allocation and utilization and policy implementation (r = 0.801, p < 0.05). This implies that improved financial allocation and effective utilization significantly enhance the implementation of the Greater Port Harcourt Master Plan. However, the study also identified challenges such as inadequate disbursement practices, weak accountability mechanisms, and corruption-related inefficiencies that constrain optimal policy outcomes. The study concluded that sustainable urban development in Greater Port Harcourt is highly dependent on transparent, timely, and efficient management of public funds. The study among others recommends that the Rivers State Government should ensure adequate and timely release of funds for the implementation of the Greater Port Harcourt Master Plan.

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