To qualify for absorption into the administration cadre of the civil service in Nigeria; an applicant must be?

A. knowledgable in civil services rule
B. a holder of a first university degree
C. specifically trained in public administration
D. a senior civil serv.ant

Correct Answer:

Option B – a holder of a first university degree

Explanation

To qualify for absorption into the administrative cadre in Nigeria, an applicant must be a holder of a university degree.

As Indicated earlier, The administrative class is the highest grade of civil servants in the civil service. Members of this class of civil servants include the Director-General or the Permanent Secretary, Deputy Director, Assistance Directors, General Principal Officers, Etc. These officers are responsible for advising the Ministers, helping in the formulation of major policies and then carrying out general administrative work of their various ministries.

Their recruitment is therefore based on university education or equivalent educational qualification and long service as it was in the past