Question 30
Civil ServiceBefore the Civil Service reforms of 1988, the most prestigious and highest paid grade in the Nigeria Civil Service was the
- A.clerical and manipulative class
- B.administrative class
- C.executive class
- D.messengerial class
- E.secretarial class.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: B (administrative class)
Explanation
The administrative class (permanent secretaries and other top officers) advised ministers on policy and was the highest grade in the civil service.