FG MANDATES TRANSPARENT RECRUITMENT PROCESS IN FEDERAL TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS

Dr. Olatunji Alausa 
Minister of Education 

"All Federal Tertiary institutions that have been granted waivers to recruit staff to publicly advertise the available vacancies in at least one national daily newspaper, on their respective websites, and in other relevant academic and professional journals." Education Minister 

To ensure a transparent, open, and competitive recruitment process that offers equal opportunity to all eligible Nigerians, the Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, has directed all Federal Tertiary institutions that have been granted waivers to recruit staff to publicly advertise the available vacancies in at least one national daily newspaper, on their respective websites, and in other relevant academic and professional journals. 

The directive follows the waivers granted to Federal Tertiary Institutions based on submissions made by the institutions concerning their manpower requirements, which is in line with the Ministry’s commitment to enhancing the capacity of the country's higher education institutions.

"In addition, all Federal Tertiary Institutions are reminded to submit their recruitment needs to the Ministry for review by the Committee on Waiver and Recruitment. 

"The Ministry has put in place adequate mechanisms to ensure compliance and will not hesitate to apply sanctions against any institution that fails to adhere to this directive.

"The Federal Ministry of Education remains firmly dedicated to promoting integrity and fairness in all matters related to the Nigerian higher education system.

This is contained in a Press Statement signed by Boriowo Folasade, Director Press and PR of the Federal Ministry of Education.