Akwa Ibom State has moved to the next phase of its civil service recruitment as Governor Umo Eno approved that 12,502 candidates who scored above 50 percent in the Computer-Based Test will face oral interviews. He also approved a transport and lunch allowance of ₦50,000 for each of the 33,461 applicants who participated in the screening exercise.
The directive was issued when the Governor received the official report of the recruitment process from the committee overseeing the exercise. The team included the Head of Civil Service, the Commissioner for Digital Economy, the Chairman of the State Civil Service Commission, and the Rector of the Dakkada Skills Acquisition Centre, among others.
Governor Eno asked the committee to begin oral interviews in January 2026 to ensure the recruitment continues without delay. He also instructed the Head of Civil Service, Mrs. Elsie Anietie Peters, to put necessary arrangements in place for the induction of newly employed safety officers and lawyers.
He further ordered that full safety audits be carried out across Ministries, Departments and Agencies, and other public facilities to provide essential safety equipment for citizens. According to him, this will strengthen workplace protection and improve service delivery.
The Governor praised the committee for being diligent, transparent, and committed to a credible exercise, saying it reflects equal opportunity for all applicants. He encouraged them to maintain the same level of dedication as the process enters the next phase.
Presenting the report, the Commissioner for Digital Economy, Dr. Frank Ekpenyong, revealed that 37,314 people applied, 33,461 participated in the CBT screening, and 12,502 candidates met the 50 percent benchmark and above. His announcement highlighted the size of the exercise and the commitment required to manage it effectively.
In separate remarks, Mrs. Elsie Peters, Mrs. Ekerebong Umoh, who is Chairman of the State Civil Service Commission, and Prof. Enoidem Usoro, the Rector of the Skills Acquisition Centre, expressed gratitude to the Governor for the opportunity to serve. They praised him for insisting on a fair and merit-based process and confirmed their readiness to keep delivering on his vision.
Those present at the report presentation included the Executive Assistant and Chief Delivery Advisor to the Governor, Mr. Aniefiok Johnson; the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Uko Udom (SAN); the Commissioner for Information, Rt. Hon. Aniekan Umanah; the Commissioner for Finance, Mr. Emem Almond Bob; the Commissioner for Tourism, Dr. Anietie Udofia; and the Managing Director of the Akwa Ibom Investment Corporation, Pastor ImohAbasi Jacob.
