The Rivers State Government has initiated the physical screening of successful applicants for 10,000 job openings in the state civil service. This process began four months after former governor Nyesom Wike directed the State Civil Service Commission to begin the employment process.
Several applicants have confirmed receiving text messages inviting them for interviews. Clifford Walter, the Chairman of the Civil Service Commission, announced that out of the 10,000 applicants, 7,000 were sent messages and would be interviewed for employment into the mainstream civil service.
Walter also revealed that of the 10,000 positions, 2,000 were allocated to the state primary and post-primary schools board to address the shortage of teachers. Additionally, around 450 slots were reserved for the Judicial Service Commission and Health Management Board to employ judicial officers, doctors, and health officers.
The interviews are being conducted in batches of 300 people per day, covering various roles within the civil service. After the physical verification, appointment letters will be issued to successful candidates.