The Plateau State Civil Service Commission has announced plans to begin a needs-based recruitment process aimed at addressing manpower gaps across ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs) in the state.
The Chairman of the Commission, Professor Paul Samani, disclosed this while reflecting on his first year in office, noting that staff shortages have affected effective service delivery in several MDAs.
Professor Samani said the current staff strength of the Plateau civil service has not been fully determined, but early assessments show clear gaps caused by retirements, deaths, resignations, and migration to better opportunities.
He said the commission has directed all MDAs to formally document and submit their manpower needs to enable accurate assessment and proper planning for recruitment.
According to him, the information being collated will form the basis for advising the state government on recruitment decisions that are strictly driven by actual needs.
“This time, recruitment will not be for political purposes. It will be deliberate and based on the specific needs of the state,” the CSC chairman stated.
He stressed that emphasis will be placed on the quality and competence of individuals to be recruited, rather than sheer numbers.
Professor Samani added that Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang is concerned about the calibre of personnel entering the civil service and has insisted on professionalism and merit.
He disclosed that the commission expects to be ready by the first quarter of next year to make concrete recommendations to the government on purposeful recruitment.
The CSC chairman reiterated that strengthening the workforce is part of broader reforms aimed at repositioning the civil service for efficiency and improved service delivery.
He assured civil servants and the public that the commission remains committed to building a professional, ethical, and functional civil service for Plateau State.
The process is expected to support term institutional stability.
