Classwork Exercise and Series (Civic Education-SS2): Ways Of Improving Public Service

Ways of Improving Public Service in Nigeria

1. Refresher of courses and training programmes: The introduction of fresher courses and training programmes home and abroad for public servants on the various skills they need to improve their jobs and Nigeria.
2. Teaching political education in schools: The introduction of political education into the school curriculum like the learning of civic education, government, diplomacy and other political thoughts to all levels of education.
3. Use of code of conduct bureau and public complaints commission: Government should establish some disciplinary codes of conduct which will watch the affairs of public servants.

The Public (Civil) Service Commission

The Public service commission is an independent body set up by the government with the responsibility of employing, promoting, disciplining and dismissing public (civil) servants.

The body is made up of a chairman and some other members appointed by the president or governor for a number of years according to the structure of government in power.

OMBUDSMAN

The Ombudsman is the institution established to investigate and deal with cases of maladministration, injustice, corruption and unfair treatment by public officers or public authorities against citizens. This body which is also known as the public complaints commission was first introduced in Sweden in 1809 and has since been established in many other countries including Nigeria. The ombudsman was established in October 1975 by the military administration of General Murtala Mohammed. Other bodies that perform similar functions are Economic and Financial Crimes Commission(EFCC) and Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC). Related articles: Public Service I

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