Governor Eno okays next phase of recruitment, grants ₦50,000 for CBT participants

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, has approved the invitation of 12,502 candidates who scored above 50 per cent in the recent Civil Service Computer-Based Test (CBT) for the next stage of the ongoing recruitment exercise — an oral interview. He also approved a transport and lunch allowance of ₦50,000 for each of the 33,461 applicants who participated in the CBT screening.

The governor gave the directive while receiving the report of the recruitment exercise from a committee comprising the Head of Civil Service, the Commissioner for Digital Economy, the Chairman of the Akwa Ibom State Civil Service Commission, and the Rector of the Dakkada Skills Acquisition Centre, among others.

He instructed the committee to commence the oral interview in January 2026 to ensure a smooth continuation of the process.

Governor Eno further directed the Head of Civil Service, Mrs Elsie Anietie Peters, to put in place the necessary modalities for the induction of newly employed safety officers and lawyers, and to initiate a comprehensive safety audit across ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) as well as other public facilities, to ensure the availability of essential safety equipment.

Commending the committee for a diligent, transparent and credible exercise, the governor said the process reflects his administration’s commitment to ensuring equal opportunity for all applicants. He urged members to sustain the momentum as the recruitment progresses.

Presenting the report, the Commissioner for Digital Economy, Dr Frank Ekpenyong, disclosed that 37,314 persons applied, 33,461 sat the CBT screening, and 12,502 scored 50 per cent and above.

In their separate remarks, the Head of Civil Service, Mrs Elsie Peters; the Chairman of the State Civil Service Commission, Mrs Ekerebong Umoh; and the Rector of DASAC, Prof. Enoidem Usoro, expressed appreciation to the governor for the opportunity to serve. They also commended him for ensuring a transparent and merit-driven recruitment process and reaffirmed their commitment to supporting his vision.

Also present at the briefing were 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.