Universities get FG’s waiver for staff recruitment
The Federal Government has lifted restrictions on employment in federal tertiary institutions, granting a waiver for staff recruitment through the Federal Ministry of Education.
The announcement of the waiver followed a ban placed on public employment by former President Muhammadu Buhari.
A statement by the Director of Press, FME, Folasade Boriowo, said institutions are mandated to submit their manpower needs to the committee on waiver and recruitment of the ministry for review.
“The honourable 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. This directive aims to ensure a transparent, open, and competitive recruitment process that offers equal opportunity to all eligible Nigerians.
“This follows the waivers granted to federal tertiary institutions based on submissions made by these institutions concerning their manpower requirements, in line with the ministry’s commitment to enhancing the capacity of our 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.”
Boriowo further noted that the Federal Ministry of Education remains firmly dedicated to promoting integrity and fairness in all matters related to the Nigerian higher education system.
