Democracy and the Public Service Reforms of 1999-2007: The Motivation of Federal Government Staff in Nigeria
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2018-12
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Mambayya House Journal Of Democratic Studies
Abstract
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.
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Democracy, Reforms, Motivations, Public Service,Nigeria.