Browsing by Author "Dalhatu S Yola"

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    Democracy and the Public Service Reforms of 1999-2007: The Motivation of Federal Government Staff in Nigeria
    (Mambayya House Journal Of Democratic Studies, 2018-12) Modupe B.Ake; Michael B Aleyomi; Dalhatu S Yola
    This article examines the Public Service Reforms of 1999- 2007within the context of our democracy and the extent to which it has motivated the Nigeria public service. Adopting Abraham Maslow's hierarchy of needs theory, this article examines the impact of contributory pension reforms, monetization,servicom and remuneration on staff motivation. Using quantitative and qualitative data, it argues that the reforms have not been able to motivate federal staff and that the pre-public service reforms could not reflect the political and institutional environment of a democratic political system, neither does it have a motivating influence on federal government staff. The article concludes that previous reforms since 1960 have not impacted positively on the performance and workings of federal government staff.Recommendations made involve a further review of staff incentives and a welfare package to absorb the inflationary trend.Moreover, motivating staff still needs to be sensitized and allowed maximum participation in the future reform process, strengthening the professional class with a new spirit of awareness and commitment, encourage popular participation by stakeholders and encourage additional training.