Examining the Implication of Pension Reform on Retirement Plan of Employees in the Nigerian Civil Service Sector

Accountability in the Government service sector through appropriate reform is expected to boost efficiency and good governance. However, the possibility of negative consequences of reforms has necessitated fear of retirement among civil service employees in Nigeria. This study examines the implication of civil service reform on the retirement plan of employees in Nigeria. Primary data was collected from 674 respondents using a structured questionnaire. The primary data were collected from sampled employees to gather appropriate information that is directly related to reforms in the Ministry of Education, the Nigerian civil service. The results indicate that the reform carried out in the civil service sector has no positive relationship fear of retirement expressed by the employees. The results confirm the need for Government and regulatory authorities leads to the conclusion that the reform did guarantees job security at the top and middle levels of the service sector.