WAEC Government 1994 Question 30

Question 30

Civil Service

Before the Civil Service reforms of 1988, the most prestigious and highest paid grade in the Nigeria Civil Service was the

  1. A.clerical and manipulative class
  2. B.administrative class
  3. C.executive class
  4. D.messengerial class
  5. 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.