The Office of the Head of Civil Service of the Federation (OHCSF) on Wednesday announced that 19 out of 38 directors shortlisted for Permanent Secretary positions in the Federal Civil Service failed the qualifying exam.
The Federal Government commenced the selection process in October to fill Permanent Secretary roles across eight states with vacant positions.
According to an OHCSF memo dated October 7, 2024, and signed by Head of Service, Didi Walson-Jack, directors currently under disciplinary action were deemed ineligible for the selection process.
Providing further details, OHCSF Director of Press, Eno Olotu, stated, “Of the 38 eligible directors who sat for the exam, 19 have passed the first stage and will move on to the second stage, which will assess their competency in using Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in government operations on Wednesday, November 13, 2024.”
Olotu noted that recruitment is a rigorous three-stage process aimed at selecting the most capable candidates.
Those who pass the second stage will proceed to the final phase on Friday, November 15, 2024, where a panel of senior civil servants and private sector experts will conduct the last assessment.
