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FCTA begins 2025 promotion exercise for over 13,000 civil servants

From The Punch · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The Federal Capital Territory Administration has started its 2025 promotion exercise for over 13,000 civil servants.
  • The exercise, approved by the FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, began July 1, 2026, and will last 10 days.
  • This initiative is part of the government's 'Renewed Hope Agenda' to ensure career progression for eligible officers.

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has launched its 2025 promotion exercise, set to benefit more than 13,000 civil servants across the FCTA and the Federal Capital Development Authority. The exercise, officially approved by FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, commenced on July 1, 2026, and is scheduled to run for 10 days.

As part of the Renewed Hope Agenda of Mr President, the Honourable Minister of FCT, Barrister Nyesom Wike, has approved the promotion exercise for over 13,000 FCT civil servants for the year 2025.

— Emeka EzehAnnouncing the commencement and scope of the 2025 promotion exercise.

This significant undertaking covers over 13,000 civil servants across 150 cadres and grade levels. It aligns with the Federal Government's 'Renewed Hope Agenda,' aiming to facilitate career progression for eligible officers within the civil service. The FCT Civil Service Commission Chairman, Emeka Ezeh, announced the commencement, emphasizing the administration's commitment to employee advancement.

The exercise is expected to commence on July 1, 2026, for a period of 10 days.

— Emeka EzehProviding the timeline for the 2025 promotion exercise.

In a further move to support career development, Minister Wike has directed the commission to conduct the 2026 promotion exercise before the end of the current year. This ensures that all eligible officers have the opportunity to advance. Wike also instructed the commission to collaborate with relevant FCTA agencies to guarantee a smooth and hitch-free exercise, preventing the recurrence of issues from previous promotions.

The Minister further directed the commission to ensure that the 2026 promotion exercise is also conducted before the end of the year to ensure all eligible officers are given the opportunity to grow in the service.

— Emeka EzehDetailing Minister Wike's directive for the 2026 promotion exercise.

The commission highlighted its pioneering role as the first civil service commission in Nigeria to conduct promotion examinations via Computer-Based Testing (CBT) in 2024. Ezeh assured participants of adequate arrangements for a seamless process and wished them success in the computer-based tests.

He directed the commission to work with all relevant agencies of the FCTA to ensure a hitch-free exercise, such that all issues which arose from the previous exercise do not recur.

— Emeka EzehConveying the Minister's instructions for a smooth promotion process.
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Originally published by The Punch in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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