A Nigerian university Don, Prof. Mary Nyonye, has urged the Nigerian government to improve the reward mechanism for its workers to boost productivity amid economic hardship.
The Don made the call on Wednesday while delivering her keynote address at the University of Calabar Graduates Elite Club investiture in Abuja.
Nyonye, who is also the Dean of the Faculty of Management Sciences at Nile University, spoke on the theme, ‘Strengthening Public Institutions Towards Achieving Hassle-Free Governance—The Need to Reward Excellence and Tenacity,’ and emphasised that reward is a catalyst for job performance.
She said the benefits of a reward system in Nigeria’s public sector cannot be overstated. Noting that an effective reward system is a catalyst for optimising job performance in public institutions.
“The recognising and motivating employees through both intrinsic and extrinsic rewards, public institutions can enhance job satisfaction, reinforce desired behaviours, and cultivate a culture of accountability,” she stated.
On her part, Chioma Udegbunam, the president of the University of Calabar Graduates Elite Club, harped on the need for Nigerian graduates to target excellence in their careers.
“Excellence and tenacity are the pillars upon which great institutions are built,” she stated.
Hardship: Improve reward mechanisms for Nigerian workers — Prof Nyonye to FG
