Theory question 109
Public ServiceSection C: Governmental System and Processes
(a) Itemize five components of the public service in Nigeria.
(b) Advance five reasons for the ineffectiveness and inefficiency of public servants in Nigeria.
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Model answer
(a) Any five: the civil service (ministries and departments); parastatals and agencies; public corporations; local government service; armed forces; police and paramilitary services; judicial service; teaching service in public schools; federal and state service commissions.
(b) Any five: corruption; poor pay and late salaries; political interference; nepotism and tribalism in recruitment; lack of training; poor working tools and environment; red tape; lack of motivation and promotion; overstaffing.
Explanation
Components in (a); reasons in (b).