FUNCTIONAL APPROACH TO PENSION ADMINISTRATION IN NIGERIA LOCAL GOVERNMENT SYSTEM

Abstract

This  research l project focused on functional approach to pension administration in  Nigeria local government system .   a  study of  ebonyi state . it dealt squarely on the problems  of pension administration. The main objectives of this study are to advocate a functional  apparch to pension administration  in Nigeria   local government system and to find out  the root  caused of the prevalent problems  militating  against proper pension  administration and suggest  recommendations.  A survey  data collection   method by means of questionnaires and interview, as well as examination  of

  documents and observation   of things  were  adopted to generate the data used to   investigate the problem under study.  The  respondents comprises of  300  people   made up of  200 from the various local governments areas and  100  from the sub – treasury zones  of ebonyi state. A quota sampling technique  was used  to  administer equal number of  questionnaires to each local government  and the sub –treasuries zones   on  the basis  of assumption of equality  of local governments and   sub  –  treasury zones. The simple  percentage method was used in the analysis  of   the data generated fro the  study .  the hypothesis tested showed the following  results. That the   pension administrators  are not living up to expectation and   there  are problems facing   them.  That the degree of neglect/  disregard  to duties by pension officers is detrimental  to retirees . that the pension administrators deployed to ebonyi state does not  has the strength,  knowledge and experience   to carryout   pension  administration duties  diligently. That the materials  available at  the  disposal of workers in pension office is of a  very great extent to enable  them work effectively but the reverse is the case. Finally ,  the summary of main findings was made, conclusion and recommendations   on  the way forward  were proffered.    

Table of  contents

Cover page

Title page

Certification page

Dedication 

Acknowledgments

Abstract

Table of  contents

Chapter one

Introduction

1.1    background of the study

1.2     statement of the  research  problem

1.3    Objectives of  the study

1.4    Significance of the study

1.5    Scope and limitations of the study

1.6    Hypotheses

1.7    Theoretical  framework

1.8    Definition of terms 

Chapter two

Literature  review

2.1   overview of pension  issue in  Nigeria

2.2   pension  reform act   2004  

2.3  national pension commission ( pencom)need  for reform

2.4   pension scheme and  related  issues 

2.4.1   schedule service

2.4.2  pension board

2.5  computation of pension / gratuity

2.6  payment of pension /  gratuity

2.7  fund  control/  auditing 

Chapter Three

Research Method

Chapter Four

Conclusion

Recommendation

Reference

FUNCTIONAL APPROACH TO PENSION  ADMINISTRATION IN NIGERIA  LOCAL GOVERNMENT SYSTEM

 A  CASE STUDY  OF  EBONYI STATE

BEING RESEARCH WORK  SUBMITTED  IN FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENT   FOR THE  AWARD OF BACHELOR OF  SCIENCE  (B.SC) DEGREE IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION 

TO DEPARTMENT OF  PUBLIC  ADMINISTRATION  EBONYI STATE UNIVERSITY ABAKALIKI