The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has approved the promotion of 3,592 civil servants in the FCT following the completion of the 2025 promotion exercise.
The Chairman of the FCT Civil Service Commission, Emeka Ezeh, disclosed this in a statement issued on Wednesday and shared by the minister’s Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media, Lere Olayinka.
Ezeh said the approval was part of activities marking the third anniversary of President Bola Tinubu’s administration and reflected the commitment of the FCT Administration to the welfare and career advancement of its workforce.
According to him, the promotion examinations for senior officers were conducted from July 1 to 3, while junior officers took their examinations on July 10.
He commended Wike for his support, which he said enabled the commission to successfully conduct the exercise.
Ezeh also revealed that the minister had instructed the commission to begin preparations for the 2026 promotion exercise immediately, stressing the need for eligible workers to advance in their careers without unnecessary delays.
He said, “Under this administration, it is a priority that FCT workers get promoted as and when due. This is to complement the tremendous work that the FCT Minister is doing in infrastructural development of the Territory.
“For us, the workers will not be left out in the celebrations marking the third anniversary of Mr President.”
The commission chairman noted that the administration was focused on combining infrastructural development with improved welfare and career progression for civil servants.
He added that the development would enable FCT workers to share in the gains of the reforms and achievements recorded under the Tinubu administration.
Ezeh further praised the civil servants for maintaining peace and order throughout the 2025 promotion process and urged those eligible for the 2026 exercise to demonstrate the same level of professionalism.
He also acknowledged the Joint Union Action Committee for its cooperation and support during the exercise.
The chairman advised prospective candidates for the 2026 promotion exercise to commence preparations early, noting that promotions within the FCT Civil Service are based on merit, competition and the availability of vacancies.
