Abia Govt Denies Selling Healthcare Recruitment Slots

The Abia State Civil Service Commission has reassured residents of the state that the ongoing healthcare workers recruitment process is transparent, fair, and based strictly on merit.

This clarification comes in response to a recent publication alleging the sale of slots in the recruitment exercise.

The Commission, in a statement signed by Pst Eno Jerry Eze, Chairman, described the allegations as baseless and unfounded, stressing that the process has been designed to uphold the highest standards of integrity.

The state read in parts, “The Abia State Civil Service Commission is compelled to address a recent publication alleging the sale of slots in the ongoing healthcare workers recruitment process. We wish to assure Abians that these allegations are baseless and unfounded.

“The Commission has implemented a robust recruitment process that integrates technology and global HR standards, ensuring transparency, fairness, and meritocracy at every stage.

“The application, Computer-Based Test (CBT), and interview processes have been meticulously designed to eliminate biases and ensure that only the best and most qualified candidates are selected for the available positions.

“This process has received continuous praise from candidates and stakeholders, who acknowledge that it sets a new precedent in the public sector for its integrity.

“We want to assure Abians that, just as with the Computer-Based Tests, the final results of the recruitment process, along with candidates’ documentation status, will be publicly published on the official recruitment portal. This commitment to openness leaves absolutely no room for manipulation or alteration.

“The Abia State Civil Service Commission is resolute in maintaining the highest standards of integrity and transparency throughout this process. We urge all stakeholders to remain confident in our ability to deliver a fair and merit-based recruitment exercise.

“We strongly encourage anyone with verifiable information about potential infractions or attempts to misrepresent the Commission to report it immediately.

“We assure all stakeholders that these reports will be thoroughly investigated, and decisive, appropriate actions will be taken against any confirmed breaches.

“The Abia State Civil Service Commission remains dedicated to ensuring that the recruitment process is conducted with the utmost integrity to build a highly competent and professional healthcare workforce for the state.”