Adamawa Civil Service Commission denies fraud claims over recruitment exercise

The Adamawa State Civil Service Commission has dismissed allegations that it is offering unmerited favours to some candidates in its recruitment exercise.

The commission has scheduled a final placement interview for 8,196 candidates for vacancies in the state civil service.

Public confidence in the fairness of the recruitment exercise has been low since May, when 93,700 people applied for 4,000 vacancies after the closure of the application portal.

Although the number of applicants was later reduced to 52,003 and most recently to 8,196, scepticism has continued, leading to allegations that some candidates who failed to make the shortlist for the planned interview were being secretly permitted to attend.

In response, the Civil Service Commission said the exercise is flawless.

“We wish to assure the general public that the Commission is not altering, inserting, or reinstating unqualified names into the next phase of the ongoing recruitment exercise,” the Adamawa Civil Service Commission said in a statement issued by its permanent secretary, Abubakar Maiha.

Maiha categorically debunked the “misconception making the rounds that disqualified candidates are being fielded for the interview stage,” emphasising that the recruitment exercise remains fair to all applicants.

“Members of the public and all successful candidates are therefore advised to disregard such rumours and focus on preparing for the interview stage, which commences on Thursday, 28th August 2025 at the Civil Service Commission office, Yola,” Maiha stated.

Adamawa Civil Service Commission denies fraud claims over recruitment exercise