Assessing Social Service policy frameworks in Nigeria: Strengthening Governance and enabling malnutrition.

This research employs a policy review approach, examining the ongoing legislative review of the National Assembly Service Pension Board (Establishment) Bill, 2025, and its implications for staff welfare and institutional integrity. The proposed shift from a Defined Benefit Scheme (DBS) to the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) has generated considerable debate, particularly among stakeholders such as the Parliamentary Staff Association of Nigeria (PASAN). Drawing from historical, legal, and policy frameworks, the study analyses the impact of these pension reforms on staff security, fiscal sustainability, and administrative feasibility. The paper concludes by offering practical policy recommendations that strike a balance between equity, sustainability, and institutional recognition.