Exploring Talent Management Practices in Nigeria’s Public Sector: Antecedent and Consequence

Abstract

Talent management is essential for organisations to attract, develop, and retain professional and highly skilled employees. In the context of the Nigerian public sector, attracting, identifying, developing and retaining a motivated, productive and exceptional workforce is critical to building a high-performance sector where service delivery is significantly impacted and national development is effectively realised as a result. This article explores the antecedents and consequences of talent management practices in Nigeria's public sector. Drawing on existing literature and empirical evidence, the factors that influence TM practices within the sector, their impact on competitiveness and service provision and the relevance of talent identification and retention to the sector are highlighted to make a case for effective public sector TM practices in today's Nigeria where her sector organisations are looking to compete with the rest of the world.