As Civil Service Week continues today, there are growing concerns about attitudes to work in the civil service, which is the engine room of government operations.
Civil Service Week, which runs from 20th to 28th June, is an annual event to celebrate and recognise the contributions of civil servants. But from delayed responses to critical files to a general air of impassivity in public institutions, critics say the workforce meant to uphold the effectiveness of government programmes is increasingly disengaged. Our correspondent, who visited the State and Federal Secretariat in Rivers State last week, observed that at 2:30pm, several offices were already locked, despite official working hours ending at 4pm.
While some attribute it to poor welfare, inadequate supervision, and systemic inefficiencies, others point to a deeper erosion of purpose, accountability, and motivation within public service. But some civil servants say their workdays are stressful, burdened by unrealistic expectations and a lack of institutional support, essential tools and materials needed to perform their duties efficiently.
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