Governor Eno has approved that 12,502 candidates who scored above 50 percent in the recent Civil Service Computer-Based Test (CBT) be invited for oral interviews. He also authorized a ₦50,000 transport and lunch allowance for all 33,461 applicants who participated in the CBT screening.
The announcement followed the submission of the recruitment report by 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. Governor Eno directed the committee to commence oral interviews in January 2026, ensuring a smooth continuation of the recruitment process.
In addition, he instructed the Head of Civil Service to implement modalities for the induction of newly recruited safety officers and lawyers, as well as comprehensive safety audits across ministries, departments, agencies, and public facilities to guarantee the provision of essential safety equipment for citizens.
The committee praised the Governor for upholding transparency and meritocracy throughout the recruitment process and reaffirmed their commitment to executing his vision. Present at the report submission were senior state officials, including the Executive Assistant to the Governor, the Attorney-General, and Commissioners for Information, Finance, Tourism, and the Managing Director of the Akwa Ibom Investment Corporation.
