Nigerian Public Service Faces Challenges in Bureaucratic Politics and Career Progression
The Nigerian public service is grappling with bureaucratic politics that hinder career progression and performance management. Public servants often face a rigid system characterized by strict adherence to rules, which limits their ability to advance based on merit. This environment forces many talented officials to suppress their creative capacities to navigate the system effectively. The issue is compounded by a lack of meritocratic entry assessments, which affects the recruitment and development of public servants. The current system, described as 'bureau-pathology,' creates a glass ceiling that stifles career mobility and leads to a questioning of one's institutional value and career prospects. This situation is further exacerbated by the public's perception of the public service as inefficient, which erodes trust and diminishes the self-worth of public administrators. 
