19 of 38 directors fail Permanent Secretary qualifying exam

A total of 19 directors out of 38 shortlisted for the position of permanent secretaries in the Federal Civil Service have failed the qualifying examination.

A memo signed by Dr Emmanuel Meribole on behalf of the examination committee, and published by the Office of the Head of Civil Service of the Federation (OHCSF) on Tuesday, said the exams were written on Monday, November 11, 2024.

19 others, according to a statement from the Office of the HCSF, scaled through this first stage of the assessment, which is a written examination, and will be participating in the second stage.

The next stage of the assessment will test their competence in the use of Information Communication and Technology (ICT) in conducting government business on Wednesday, November 13, 2024.

“The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation congratulates all the 38 candidates and appreciates the continued support of the Nigerian public in entrenching meritocracy in career progression in the Civil Service.”