Ethical Practices and Employee Performance in the Nigerian Public Sector- Perspectives from the Kaduna State Civil Services (2015 – 2023)

Abstract

The study examined the impact of ethics in the public sector in Nigeria, particularly in the Kaduna State Civil Services from 2015 to 2023. The study's objective among others is to examine ethics in Nigeria's public services and Kaduna state. The method of data collection is both the primary and secondary sources. The reliability of such data for the quality check was done through the reliability of deduces from previous scholarly work which gave the work is quality standard because it has been subjected to other scholars’ criticism over time. The study adopted the bureaucratic theory. The study revealed that the level of work ethics in Kaduna State and service are not effective. Lack of discipline among the challenges confronting Kaduna state civil service. The problem confronting Kaduna State civil service includes Laziness at work, Misappropriation of public funds, and Corrupt practices. The study concludes that there should be peaceful co-existence of groups and absolute respect for rules and regulations for organization efficiency. The study recommends that the government should create enabling social factors that will promote self-discipline in Nigeria civil services should be spelled out and placed in all public offices.