JOINT SERVICES BOARD BILL, 2018
Bill · Governance
Policy date: 2018-01-01
A Bill proposes a Joint Services Board to set standards and coordinate across government service sectors, enhancing inter-agency collaboration. It targets federal agencies, state governments, and public servants in various service categories. This raises standards and eliminates overlaps in service delivery.
JOINT SERVICES BOARD BILL, 2018
What Is This Policy?
A 2018 bill proposing the establishment of a Joint Services Board to coordinate and set standards for service delivery across multiple government service sectors, improving inter-agency coordination.
Who Does It Target?
Federal government service delivery agencies The Head of Civil Service of the Federation State governments with corresponding service agencies Public servants across multiple service categories
What Does It Aim to Achieve?
Improve coordination, eliminate duplication, and raise standards in public service delivery by creating a joint board with multi-agency representation and binding coordination powers.
Key Features
Board Establishment: Creates a Joint Services Board with representatives from multiple service delivery sectors. Standards Setting: Board sets common service delivery standards applicable across all participating agencies. Dispute Resolution: Provides a mechanism for resolving inter-agency service delivery disputes. Performance Monitoring: Board monitors service delivery performance against agreed standards.
Current Status
Rollout Stage: Bill stage — 2018 Coverage: Federal public service upon enactment Beneficiaries: Public service users; civil servants; government efficiency Funding: Not applicable
How to Access
Not applicable — pending enactment Application method: Track at https://www.nass.gov.ng
Official Resources
Website: https://www.nass.gov.ng Contact: National Assembly / Head of Civil Service of the Federation
Legal Framework
The Joint Services Board Bill 2018 would, when enacted, derive authority from Section 147 of the 1999 Constitution on ministerial appointments and coordination, the Federal Civil Service Commission Act, and the Public Service Rules 2008. It would align with the Federal Character Commission Act, the Head of Service of the Federation mandate, and OECD frameworks on inter-agency coordination in public administration.