From Mustapha Saye, Kaduna
The Kaduna State Civil Service Commission on Monday announced the commencement of the promotion exams for 4,000 workers in the state.
Speaking during a media parley in Kaduna, the chairman of the commission, Alhaji Sule Shehu Allahbamulafiya, stated that “to reward the diligent efforts and dedication of public servants, the Governor of Kaduna State, Sen. Uba Sani, on Monday has approved the conduct of the 2023 and 2024 promotion exercises simultaneously targeting about 4,000 workers of Kaduna state, commencing Tuesday the 10th of September, 2024.
Allahbamulafiya said consultants have been engaged for the conduct of the annual promotion examination and introduction of 50% pass marks before qualification for oral interview and examinations and upward review of overall pass marks in both written and oral from 60% to 70% for directorate level officers. Meanwhile, the test is being differed till next year due to time factors.
The commission stated further that most tertiary institutions in Kaduna would be used to ensure smooth exercise.
On recruitment, the commission assured that it is usually based on merit, after which other factors are taken into consideration, like the quarter system and gender equality.
