(a) Give three reasons why public services is important for the effective functioning of government
(b) Highlight three ways which the public/civil service commission contributes to the effective operation of public service in Nigeria
Explanation
(a) Reasons why public service is important for the effective functioning of government
i. Ensures continuity and smooth transition of power from one political regime to another
ii. Conducts research in new area of government policies, programmes and activities
iii. Assists in preparing budget
iv. Implements policies and programmes of government
v. Performs quasi-judiciary function
vi. Provides socials service for the people
vii. Enlightens the public on government policies and programmes
viii. Assists information of policies and programmes of government
ix. Assists the government to mobilize and collect revenue, funds through taxes, rates and levies
x. Carries out delegated legislative functions on delegate legislative functions on behalf of government
(b) Ways which the public/civil service commission contributes t the effective operation of public service in Nigeria
i. Promotion of public servants
ii. Ensuring job security and protection of tenure
iii. Training of public servants for enhanced performance
iv. Monitoring and evaluation of performance of public servants
v. Posting and development of public servants to the appropriate ministries, departments
vi. Discipline of erring public servants through query, warning suspension, dismissal etc
vii. Collaborates with other governments agencies for improve service delivery
viii. Ratification of appointments and promotions into public service position