Taraba govt. begins recruitment of 1,805, applicants into state civil service
By Godwin Agia, Jalingo
Taraba state government on Thursday, announced the commencement of another set of employment into the state civil service.
Mr. Philip Kundila, the chairman of the state civil service commission disclosed at a press briefing that 1,805, applicants are targeted for employment during the exercise.
Kundila said that the development followed Governor Agbu Kefas’ directive to employ more competent citizens into the state civil service, after a long period of non employment in the state.
According to the chairman, those earlier declared as ghost workers have been absorbed into the civil service.
He said that the absorbed ghost workers, numbering 3,187, form the first phase of employment exercise under governor Kefas.
The chairman urged applicants to be conscious of fraudsters who may approach them under the guise of assistance.
He warned that any individual found in such act will be punished in accordance with the law, as the exercise is free of charge, while the sale of form is N3000 only.
“Do not give money to anyone in the name of assisting you to be employed. The employment is free.
“All applicants must follow through the processes, and successful ones will be shortlisted for interview. Only qualified candidate will be employed to ensure excellent civil service in Taraba state”. he said.



