By Admin
A First-Class Mathematics graduate of the University of Uyo, Emmanuel Udo, has appealed to the Akwa Ibom State Government to review his exclusion from the final shortlist in the ongoing civil service recruitment exercise, citing what he described as concerns over fairness and transparency in the process.
Udo, who graduated with First Class Honours in Mathematics in 2023, said he scored 81.67 per cent in the Computer-Based Test (CBT) and also participated in the oral interview for the position of Scientific Officer II (GL 08).
In an appeal addressed to relevant authorities, including the Head of Civil Service and the Chairman of the Akwa Ibom State Civil Service Commission, Udo requested a review of his recruitment records and clarification on why he was not shortlisted despite his performance in the selection exercise.
According to him, during the oral interview, he was asked to state Newton’s First Law and provide two real-life examples.
He said he answered the question correctly and was “openly applauded and commended” by members of the interview panel.
Udo also dismissed any suggestion that his exclusion could have been linked to his age, saying his date of birth is consistent across his official documents.
He stated that he completed his primary education in 2008 and secondary education in 2014 before proceeding to the University of Uyo, where he obtained a First Class degree in Mathematics in 2023. He subsequently completed his National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) programme in 2024.
On his qualification for the position, Udo said the recruitment advertisement listed a Bachelor’s degree in a Natural or Applied Science as one of the requirements for the position of Scientific Officer II.
He argued that Mathematics falls within the relevant scientific discipline and therefore requested clarification on the basis for his exclusion from the final shortlist.
“What makes the situation particularly concerning to me is when I see someone getting the recruitment email with a CBT score of 52,” Udo said.
He, however, stressed that his appeal was not intended to discredit other candidates or seek preferential treatment.
“I am not raising this issue to discredit any candidate or to demand preferential treatment. Rather, I am simply appealing for fairness, transparency and accountability in a recruitment process that directly affects me,” he said.
Udo also appealed to the state government to review the relevant recruitment records, including his CBT result, academic qualifications, interview performance and the criteria applied in determining the final shortlist.
He acknowledged that Governor Umo Eno might not have direct knowledge of the individual circumstances surrounding every stage of the recruitment exercise, but appealed for his case to be examined by the appropriate authorities.
“I am not a social media influencer, nor am I seeking unnecessary publicity. I am simply a young graduate who worked hard, met the stated requirements, scored 81.67 per cent in the CBT, appeared before the interview panel and gave my best during the process,” he said.
Udo described the situation as painful, particularly because, according to him, he has not received an explanation for his exclusion.
“I am not asking for favour. I am asking for fairness, transparency and an opportunity to have my case properly reviewed, if an error or omission occurred,” he said.
He said his CBT result and other relevant documents were available for verification by the appropriate authorities.
As of the time of filing this report, there was no response from the Akwa Ibom State Civil Service Commission or the Head of Civil Service addressing Udo’s specific concerns. The claims regarding the selection process and the comparative CBT scores could not independently be verified from the information provided.
Udo’s appeal now puts the spotlight on the recruitment process and his request for the relevant authorities to clarify the criteria used in arriving at the final shortlist.