Abia State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to recruiting only qualified health professionals into its healthcare sector through a transparent and merit-driven process.
The Commissioner for Information, Prince Okey Kanu, stated this on Monday at Government House, Umuahia, while briefing journalists on the outcome of this week’s State Executive Council meeting, presided over by Governor Alex Otti.
Prince Kanu explained that the recruitment exercise was progressing smoothly, noting that “at the onset, about 2,035 applications were received, while 1,752 applicants were shortlisted. 1,404 applicants completed the CBT assessment test, staged in two cohorts.
“The first cohort had about 1,250 applicants, and the mop-up cohort had about 187 applicants. The interview for those who were successful during the CBT test is ongoing”.
The Commissioner also announced that the State Government has continued to give the state a facelift in line with Governor Otti’s road infrastructural development agenda.
According to him, six new roads, including Port Harcourt Road Aba, and Ohanku Road are scheduled to be commissioned in early October 2025, bringing the total number of road projects commissioned by the administration to 39.
“These road projects, no doubt, underscore the Governor’s resolve to ensure infrastructure renewal, inclusive development and a conducive environment for economic growth and development of the state”, the Commissioner said.
Contributing, the Chairman of the Abia State Civil Service Commission, Pastor Mrs Eno Jerry-Eze, stressed that the recruitment process has been and would continue to remain transparent.
“We are committed to ensuring that His Excellency’s vision and dream of a new Abia is also implemented even in our recruitment process.
“So the idea is that we are getting the most qualified persons into the healthcare or the health profession.
