Hannah Temitope OJOAWO2025-09-302025-09-302024-12Kate TurabiaM.Schttps://repository.lcu.edu.ng/handle/123456789/1138This study investigates corruption and public governance in Oyo State Civil Service. Through a comprehensive examination of corruption root causes, consequences, and potential mitigation strategies, the research sheds light on the challenges facing this critical sector and offers valuable insights for policymakers and stakeholders. The study employs a mixed-method approach, combining survey data from civil servants and the populace with multiple regression analysis to establish the statistical significance of the relationship between corruption and governance. The findings reveal a strong link between bureaucratic corruption and public governance, emphasizing the multifaceted impact of corruption on governance quality. Corruption is identified as a significant barrier to efficient public administration, leading to compromised service delivery, weakened trust, and erosion of fairness. The study underscores the importance of anti-corruption measures, merit-based recruitment and promotion, administrative reforms, and citizen engagement in combating corruption and fostering good governance. These insights provide actionable recommendations for enhancing transparency, integrity, and effectiveness within the Oyo State Civil Service and serve as a valuable resource for reform efforts in the region and beyond. Keywords: Corruption, Public Governance, Bureaucracy, Oyo State, Civil Service Word Count: 180enCorruptionPublic GovernanceBureaucracyOyo StateCivil ServiceThesis