A’Ibom: 15,000 youths jostle for 3,000 civil service jobs

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Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, has warned political associates and cronies not to seek favours from him over the ongoing civil service recruitment exercise, saying the process would be merit-based.

The governor, who spoke on Saturday during the Monthly Prayer Service at the Latter House Chapel, Government House, Uyo, said only 3,000 applicants would be recruited out of the 15,000 that applied.

He explained that screening would be computer-based to ensure fairness.

“I am told that about 15,000 Akwa Ibom youths applied for the civil service job. Only 3,000 will be engaged. It will be a computer-based test. As you finish, the result will come out instantly for you to see whether you passed or not.

“So don’t bother sending me texts for slots. It is not possible.

For once, we will do this one transparently. If you don’t understand computers, you don’t have to bother. Let’s give the right people the opportunity,” he said.

Eno said successful applicants would proceed to oral interviews after the computer-based test, adding that the process was designed to “weed out 12,000 and consider 3,000.”

The governor urged youths to apply through the state’s job portal, noting that many had secured employment without knowing anyone.

He also expressed satisfaction with the large number of young people engaged in various state projects.

“Everywhere I went during project inspections, I saw young people working, including female engineers. That thrilled me. Our people are being engaged,” he said.

Eno urged youths to shun “a sense of entitlement,” stressing that opportunities existed across all local government areas.

He added that the third phase of food distribution for the vulnerable would begin on August 20, 2025, through the Ministry of Humanitarian and Social Welfare. Punch