Abstract:

The study examined the impact of motivation on employee performance in Rev. Fr. Moses
Orshio Adasu University using questionnaires and an interview as the primary instruments for
data collection. The study was guided by Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs Theory. Findings revealed that the university’s health policy was not effectively implemented, as management did not give adequate attention to providing proper health, safety, and environmental support for staff, students, and visitors. The study also showed that the leave policy was poorly implemented, as staff leave was rarely granted due to manpower shortages, reflecting
weaknesses in institutional welfare systems that affect productivity and well-being. Furthermore, the staff allowance policy was not effectively implemented, as staff often relied on loans from thrift societies under strict conditions. Teaching and research allowances were rarely paid, while acting appointments and related benefits were largely absent for both academic and non academic staff. Promotion was also not consistently carried out, even when staff met the required criteria. In addition, salaries and allowances were generally low and irregularly paid. These conditions collectively indicate low staff motivation, which negatively affects performance and commitment to duty. The study recommends that management should fully implement the health policy as stated in the staff handbook, improve access to health services such as NHIS, and ensure prompt and consistent payment of salaries and allowances to enhance employee
performance.