The Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC) has approved the promotion of 2,363 civil servants to directorate-level positions across various Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs), marking a landmark shift with the introduction of competitive computer-based testing (CBT) for the first time in the commission's history.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, FCSC Chairman Professor Tunji Olaopa announced the breakdown: 338 officers elevated to Salary Grade Level (SGL) 17 as full directors, 614 to SGL 16 as deputy directors, and 1,411 to SGL 15 as assistant directors.
Professor Olaopa described the exercise as a significant milestone, emphasising its rigorous nature. Successful candidates for the director cadre underwent oral interviews following the CBT examinations, ensuring merit-based selections.
The promoted officers hail from a broad spectrum of federal entities, including the State House, Office of the Head of Service of the Federation, and ministries such as Agriculture, Communications, Environment, Health, Housing, Humanitarian Affairs, Industry, Trade and Investment, Information, Justice, Labour, Marine, Power, Water Resources, Women Affairs, Works, Youth Development, Defence, Foreign Affairs, Solid Minerals, and Sports Development, among others.
Notably, the Office of the Head of Service recorded the highest number of new directors at 110.
However, certain ministries, including Aviation, Transport, Power, Education, Petroleum, and Solid Minerals had no promotions to the full director level.
The examinations were conducted in partnership with the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), with centres established both within Nigeria and abroad, including the United Kingdom, United States, India, and Egypt.
This international reach underscores efforts to enhance accessibility for officers posted overseas.
The FCSC highlighted that adopting CBT and global testing centres represents a deliberate step toward modernising the promotion process, promoting transparency, fairness, and inclusivity in the Nigerian civil service.
The promotions are expected to inject fresh leadership and expertise into key sectors as the federal government continues reforms aimed at building a more efficient and professional public service.
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