August 22, 2025 – The Abia State Civil Service Commission has announced that preparations have been finalized for the Computer-Based Test (CBT) for the recruitment of health professionals in the state.
The examination will be conducted from August 26 to 28, 2025, at the XYZ CBT Center, Ogurube Layout, Umuahia.
Speaking during a stakeholders’ engagement meeting with members of the commission and senior officials of the Ministry of Health, the Chairman of the Civil Service Commission, Pst Eno Jerry Eze, explained the significance of integrity in the process.
She said, “We want all participants to exhibit a spirit of sportsmanship and uphold honesty, because this recruitment is designed to promote excellence in the state’s health sector.”
Eze further noted that the exercise aligns with Governor Dr. Alex Chioma Otti’s transformational agenda to improve healthcare delivery. According to her, the recruitment is aimed at identifying highly qualified medical professionals who will contribute to optimal health services in Abia State.
The Commissioner for Health, Prof. Enoch Ogbonnaya, who was represented by the Permanent Secretary, Dr. Ifeyinwa B. Uma-Kalu, assured the commission of full cooperation from the Ministry of Health.
She said, “The remunerations for 771 medical workers have already been provided for in the 2025 budget. There are also plans to make additional requests for more personnel to meet the growing healthcare needs of residents.”
Also present at the meeting were the Chief Medical Director of Abia State University Teaching Hospital (ABSUTH), Prof. Ijeoma Nduka, and Dr. Kalu U. Kalu from the Abia State Primary Health Care agency, among others.
The recruitment exercise is expected to bring new opportunities for health workers while strengthening the state’s healthcare system, making quality healthcare delivery more accessible for the people of Abia.