WORKERS= PERCEPTION OF THE MONETIZATION POLICY IN NIGERIA: A CASE STUDY OF NIGERIAN TELEVISION AUTHORITY BENIN AND UNIVERSITY OF BENIN WORKERS

Abstract

Nigerian public servants have been worried over the inadequate implementation of the monetization policy as reflected by the non-uniformity of implementation and planned rationalization of certain categories of staff especially the junior staff and the non-payment of arrears to workers of some parastatals and institutions. The question that readily comes to mind here is B Ais there any indication at the present stage of implementation of the policy that monetization could lead to enhanced efficiency, to high level of productivity, effectiveness and savings?@ The focus of this study therefore, is to find an answer to this question. The main objectives of this study are (a) to determine the level of popularity and acceptability of the policy and its extent of implementation, and (b) to also determine possible obstacles to the successful implementation of the policy and suggest workable strategies to ensure total acceptance of the policy. The research population comprises the staff (senior and junior) of NTA and Uniben, Benin City. 120 questionnaires were administered to the staff of both organizations to elicit information about workers= perception of the policy=s implementation. The simple percentage was used in the analysis and the responses categories were merged into two, that is, >Agree= and >Disagree=. The study reveals that the public servants perceive the monetization policy as ineffective in meeting the target and its desired objectives. The civil servants also show strong dissatisfaction about the rationalization of some categories of staff. It is therefore concluded that workers are generally dissatisfied with its present stage of implementation. It is recommended that a reorientation and reappraisal be carried out to facilitate full implementation of the policy. It is also advised that facilities and benefits monetized be withdrawn and that retrenchment of some categories of staff be stopped..