2019: 326 INEC staff fail examination
326 members of staff of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) have failed their promotional examination.
The Nation reports that 7,330 personnel however passed their examination and have been approved for promotion.
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This was revealed in a statement by the chief press secretary to the chairman of the commission, Mr. Rotini Oyekanmi on Wednesday, December 20.
It was reported that the examinations were carried out at the commission’s headquarters between August and November.
The results showed that 4,917 senior officers and 2,413 junior officers were successful in the promotion exercise.
According to The Nation, the success rate showed that “92.1 per cent of a total of 5,335 staff (Grade Level 07-15) that were eligible to undertake the exercise and 2,413 eligible junior staff on Grade Level 03 – 06.”
The press secretary said the commission considered promotion of staff as “one of the surest ways of boosting their morale and welfare to encourage their dedication, loyalty and improve productivity.
“It is also designed to motivate them to contribute positively to the commission’s set goals and objectives.”
Meanwhile, President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday, December 20, sent 9 fresh names to the Nigerian Senate to be considered as INEC commissioners.
At the Wednesday plenary, the Senate president Bukola Saraki read the letter from President Buhari for the appointment of the 9 officials. Read more: https://www.naija.ng/1141751-president-buhari-sends-9-fresh-names-senate.html#1141751
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Source: Naija.ng