About 40 directors failed the qualifying examination for appointment to the position of permanent secretaries.
According to The Nation, out of 92 directors who took the examination on May 27, 2024, 40 scored below 50 percent, indicating failure. Three directors were absent, and one was unable to complete the exam.
A memorandum dated May 28, 2024, originating from the Office of the Head of Service, designated as “HCSF/ CMO/ AOD/012/IX/59,” had revealed that the subsequent phase of the selection procedure will involve an ICT-based assessment.
The exam was conducted to address vacancies in various states including Akwa Ibom, Anambra, Bauchi, Ebonyi, Jigawa, Ondo, Zamfara