JAMB Government 1994 Question 30

Question 30

Civil Service

Which organ was enshrined in the 1979 Constitution to protect public servants from political interference and arbitrary dismissal?

  1. A.Public Complaints Commission
  2. B.Code of Conduct Bureau
  3. C.Federal Judicial Service Commission
  4. D.Federal Civil Service Commission
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (Federal Civil Service Commission)

Explanation

The Federal Civil Service Commission controls appointment, promotion and discipline of civil servants. This keeps those decisions away from politicians and protects officers from arbitrary dismissal.