Civil Service Drives Growth, Must Overcome Corruption, Says

The statement refers to a common viewpoint expressed by civil‑service leaders and reform advocates: a professional, merit‑based civil service can boost economic development by efficiently delivering public services, implementing policies, and attracting investment. However, to fulfill this role it must tackle entrenched corruption—through stronger transparency, accountability mechanisms, merit‑based recruitment and promotion, and robust anti‑fraud institutions—otherwise corruption erodes trust, wastes resources, and stifles growth. Views Nigeria