JAMB Government · Section 1

The Civil Service and Public Service

Part I: Elements of Government

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Official JAMB Government outline · Part I: Elements of Government

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Civil service: definition, characteristics, functions, structure, control and problems.

Objective

Analyse the significance of the civil service in governance; distinguish between the civil service and public service.

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Public service: definition, characteristics, functions, structure, control and problems.

Objective

Analyse the significance of the public service in governance; distinguish between the civil service and public service.

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