Nyesom Wike, minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has approved the promotion of 3,592 civil servants.
Announcing the update, Emeka Ezeh, chairman of the FCT civil service commission, said the approval followed the successful conclusion of the 2025 promotion exercise conducted by the commission.
Ezeh said the promotion is aimed at marking President Bola Tinubu’s third anniversary.
He said it demonstrated the commitment to the welfare of the staff of the FCT administration in line with Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
The civil service commission boss said the promotion examinations for senior officers were conducted between July 1 and 3, while junior staff sat for their examinations on July 10.
The chairman commended Wike for providing the necessary support that enabled the commission to carry out its statutory responsibilities smoothly and efficiently.
According to him, the minister has also directed the commission to immediately commence the 2026 promotion exercise to ensure that eligible officers are promoted when due.
“Under this administration, it is a priority that FCT workers get promoted as and when due. This is to complement the tremendous work that the FCT Minister is doing in infrastructural development of the territory, and for us, the workers will not be left out in the celebrations marking the 3rd anniversary of Mr President,” Ezeh said.
He added that the directive reflects the administration’s determination to complement the ongoing infrastructural transformation across the FCT with improved staff welfare and career development.
The chairman said the move would ensure civil servants also benefit from the achievements being recorded under the Tinubu administration.
Ezeh applauded FCT civil servants for their peaceful and orderly conduct throughout the 2025 promotion exercise, and urged officers expected to participate in the 2026 exercise to maintain the same level of discipline and professionalism.
He appreciated the leadership of the Joint Union Action Committee (JUAC) for its cooperation and support, which contributed to the successful conduct of the promotion exercise.
Ezeh advised prospective candidates for the 2026 promotion exercise to commence preparations, adding that promotion in the FCT civil service is merit-based.
