Effect of Fuel Subsidy Removal on Civil Servant Efficiency: Empirical Evidence from Federal Polytechnic Kaura Namoda
Keywords:
Civil Servants Efficiency, Fuel Subsidy Removal, Job satisfaction, Standard of Living, Work-Related ExpensesAbstract
Fuel subsidy elimination is a significant policy change with numerous implications that require careful examination to fully comprehend their extensive impacts. This study examined theeffect of fuel subsidy removal on civil servant efficiencyinFederal Polytechnic KauraNamoda. The study has a population of 921 and a sample size of 279. A well-designed questionnaire was used in the study to collect primary data. Analysis of variance (ANOVA) was used to analyse data. Thefindings showed that although all costs have increased, especially those related to food and transportation may have seen more significant increases on the cost of living for civil servants.The result also emphasizes how fuel subsidy removalhas probably had a negative impact on job satisfaction and productivity, underscoring the difficulties in preserving staff morale and productivity in the face of rising financial stresses. Furthermore, the results imply that academic staff in particular are suffering more from the removal of subsidy, which has a greater impact on their costs, output, and job satisfaction than non-academic staff. In light of the findings, the study recommended that government or university administration should offer free or heavily discounted transportation services specifically for university staff. This can entail fuel vouchers to compensate for the higher transportation expenses or shuttle buses on well-traveled commute routes. Periodic salary reviews that take inflation and market conditions into account is also needed.
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