Prof. Tunji Olaopa, the Chairman, the Federal Civil Service Commission, has lamented a policy of hiring a thousand mediocre individuals on tasks that could be efficiently handled by 150 experts. He added that poor compensation and pay structure have discouraged skilled professionals from joining the civil service. He suggested a thorough regrading, job evaluation, and a comprehensive reconsideration of the entire structure. A statement on Sunday by the commission’s Head of Press and Public Relations, Taiwo Hassan, said Olaopa spoke during a visit to the Chairman and Chief Executive of National…