Civil society backs NCC’s promotional exam for staff

The National Civil Society Council of Nigeria (NCSCN) has backed the recently conducted promotional examination for staff of the Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC), under the leadership of Executive Vice Chairman Aminu Maida. The organisation noted that the examination, which was conducted for all cadres of staff eligible for promotion in the commission, was conducted in […]

The National Civil Society Council of Nigeria (NCSCN) has backed the recently conducted promotional examination for staff of the Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC), under the leadership of Executive Vice Chairman Aminu Maida.

The organisation noted that the examination, which was conducted for all cadres of staff eligible for promotion in the commission, was conducted in line with the Public Service Rules, the Commission’s organisational structure and manpower plan, with each cadre having a predetermined number of vacancies conforming with the number of personnel the Commission could accommodate at each level.

The Executive Director, NCSCN, Mr. Blessing Akinlosotu said this during a press conference on Saturday in Abuja after an independent investigation by the organisation.

He noted that the interview panels were composed of competent management staff drawn from each of the six (6) Geo-Political Zones, with independent external members and representatives from the Federal Character Commission (FCC), to provide oversight and ensure compliance with applicable regulations.

According to him, some staff actually passed the examination and were well qualified but suffered setbacks as result of unavailability of enough vacancies to accommodate all.

He added that no laws were broken during the exercise, instead the promotion process followed a clear and objective scoring framework, which was communicated to all participants ahead of the exams.

Akinlosotu said that all participants received performance summaries to help them prepare for future exercises while staff were duly encouraged to reach out to the Human Capital Department to voice any concerns for records purposes and necessary action.

He said: “We make bold to state that the controversies trailing the 2025 Staff Promotion Exercise at the NCC is largely fueled by internal saboteurs who find the examination as an opportunity to cast aspersions at colleagues and leadership.

“The Council would not hesitate at publicly exposing such characters if they fail to yield to reasons and tow the path of remorse and honour.

“We call on all aggrieved staff to explore internal mechanisms of seeking redress for any perceived injustice, rather than embarking on campaigns of calumny against a performing leadership.”

He added: to the leadership of NCC, we appeal that no affected staff should be dismissed over this sad development. We appeal that the spirit of forgiveness and tolerance should prevail.

“We advise that protesting staff be given a second chance to correct whatever wrong impression they created within the Commission.”