Over 15,000 Applicants Jostle for 3,000 Civil Service Jobs in Akwa Ibom
- Over 15,000 applicants have applied for 3,000 civil service vacancies in Akwa Ibom State
- Governor Umo Eno assured that the recruitment will be transparent, with selection done through a computer-based test
- The state hopes the jobs, along with youth empowerment programmes, will help tackle unemployment, which stands at 34.9 percent
More than 15,000 job seekers have applied for the 3,000 vacancies announced by the Akwa Ibom State Government in its civil service recruitment exercise.
Governor Umo Eno disclosed the figure during the state’s monthly prayer service in Uyo.
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He assured that the process would be fair, transparent and strictly based on merit. According to him, applicants will sit for a computer-based test that will produce results instantly.
“There are no slots, and there is no favouritism,” the governor stated.
Governor Eno promises fair recruitment
Previous recruitments in the state had been criticized for favoritism and irregularities, often leaving many applicants frustrated. The governor said the current exercise was structured to avoid such lapses and to restore public confidence in government hiring.
When the recruitment plan was first announced, government outlined that 1,000 personnel each would be employed in teaching, healthcare and the core civil service.
The governor noted that the jobs were designed to strengthen public institutions while addressing high unemployment in the state.
Akwa Ibom battling rising unemployment
The 2023 National Bureau of Statistics report placed unemployment in Akwa Ibom at 34.9 percent, one of the highest in the country. Another survey suggested that more than half of the state’s youths are jobless.
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To curb the crisis, the government has rolled out programmes such as the ARISE Youth Employment Portal and the Dakkada Skills Acquisition scheme, aimed at equipping young people with employable skills and entrepreneurial opportunities.
The governor said the civil service recruitment is part of a broader effort to reduce joblessness and enhance productivity in Akwa Ibom.
FG opens new online portal to provide free loans
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that the federal government had officially opened the application portal for YouthCred, a new initiative that provides Nigerian youths, especially NYSC members and young entrepreneurs, access to loans without the usual hurdles of collateral or a long credit history.
The programme, powered by the Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation (CrediCorp), is part of a broader move to transform Nigeria’s credit culture and financially empower the next generation.
The online platform is now live and allows eligible young Nigerians to apply for various credit products tailored to their financial needs and growth plans.
According to the organizers, YouthCred aimed to create a shift in how young citizens accessed and managed their credit. It features three main loan categories:
- Corper Credit: A short-term credit scheme for NYSC members.
- YouthCred Card: A flexible credit facility for young professionals, repayable over 12 months.
- Youth Entrepreneurs Credit: A business support credit line for young entrepreneurs to start or scale up ventures.
African Union invites applications for roles
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that the African Union had announced recruitment for seven key positions for qualified candidates.
These seven roles ranged from logistics and medical warehouse management to market intelligence and ERP systems.
Prospective applicants with HND, BSc, or MSc qualifications were encouraged to apply through the online jobs portal.
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