Nigerian Civil Service Commission Faces Criticism for Mandating Workers to Travel, Take Exams in Abuja
Nigerian Civil Service Commission Faces Criticism for Mandating Workers to Travel, Take Exams in Abuja
On Monday the Coordinator of the Forum, Andrew Emelieze, condemned the directive that requires all candidates seeking promotion to travel to the nation’s capital for the exercise.
The Federal Workers Forum has strongly criticised the Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC) over its decision to hold the 2025 Directorate Level Computer-Based Promotion Examinations (CBT) in Abuja, describing the move as insensitive to the plight of workers from level 14 to 16 in the federal civil service,” Emelieze said, expressing dissatisfaction with what he described as unnecessary hardship imposed on civil servants.
He lamented that “most officers are not paid transport or hotel allowance,” noting that the centralised examination venue would inflict additional financial burden on participants already struggling with economic realities.
Emelieze further argued that the exercise could be conducted across different states using technology, stressing that “since it is CBT exams, everybody does not need to be in Abuja, it can be decentralised.”
Meanwhile, the FCSC in its earlier statement appealed for patience from candidates, acknowledging the concerns raised and assuring that it is considering decentralizing the process in future.
“The Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC) informs the candidates sitting for the 2025 Directorates Level Promotion Examination that the Commission is aware of the inconveniences they may go through while preparing for the CBT promotion examinations,” the statement read.
It added that “as the Commission leverages on JAMB facilities for the conduct of the 2025 Directorate Levels CBT examination, we are not only concerned about the credibility and transparency of the process, but also the convenience of the candidates, hence, the commencement of the first run exercise at JAMB Centres in the FCT.”
The Commission also indicated that it would explore the option of decentralizing examination centres across the 36 States and FCT, incorporating technology-driven innovations to streamline the process for future examinations.
