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    Human Capital Management Practices and Performance of Public Servants in Government Agencies in Nigeria
    (Lead City University, Ibadan, 2024-12) Uchechukwu Sampson OGAH
    Civil servants play a crucial role in regulating and managing society, making the state of public service a key determinant of societal well-being. However, the declining standards in Nigerian public service have raised concerns, emphasizing the need for strategic human capital management to enhance performance. This study examined the relationship between human capital management practices and civil service performance in selected Nigerian Government Agencies, guided by Human Capital Theory, Equity Theory, and Herzberg's Factor Theory. Data was collected using a structured questionnaire. The findings revealed that hiring significantly impacts employee performance across several metrics: commitment (β=0.337, p=.000), efficiency (β=0.294, p=.010), goal attainment (β=0.269, p=.003), and responsiveness (β=0.292, p=.001). Reward systems also showed a significant effect, with strong correlations in goal attainment (R²=0.533) and other performance metrics. Training and development emerged as crucial, significantly influencing commitment (β=0.531, p=.000), efficiency (β=0.528, p=.000), goal attainment (β=0.725, p=.000), and responsiveness (β=0.601, p=.001). Performance appraisal also had a positive impact, with significant effects on commitment (β=0.415, p=.000), efficiency (β=0.384, p=.000), goal attainment (β=0.390, p=.000), and responsiveness (β=0.392, p=.001). Career advancement was particularly influential in enhancing responsiveness (β=0.361, p=.001). The study recommends that the Nigerian public sector should continue to prioritize implementing transparent performance management systems. This includes developing clear performance measures that relate to organizational goals, delivering constructive feedback to staff, and creating opportunities for skill development and career advancement that is based on performance. Keywords: Employment Performance, Training, Employee Reward and Human Capital Management Practices Word Count: 230