Here we go again. Can someone please explain to simple ordinary folks like me what exactly is wrong with the tenure system introduced under the Head of Service Mr Steve Orosanye to the applause of all. This was meant to dislodge the many deadwoods entrenched in the service by previous administrations.
It would be interesting to find out who exactly is supposed to benefit from this return to the bad old ways. There must be consequences for the president whimsically tinkering with extant civil service rules. Todate no explanation has been proferred for the (initial?) 1-year extension granted Dr Shu'ara at the Ministry of Petroleum Resources.
And now this blanket repeal of a much hailed policy. Without doubt, change is the name of this government. It is possible that the Buhari administration is trying to extend the frontiers of the federal character principle by a new methodology.
One other thing. The claim that security of tenure of permanent secretaries (beyond the statutory 8years) will reduce corrupt practices is neither here nor there. As it is, the obscenely huge gratuity and pension that accrues to the permanent secretary cadre is a sure guarantee against poverty irrespective of the age of retirement. Corrupt practices, as in stealing of our commonwealth, are voluntary acts of will. Those who engage in them are typically not starving.
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