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The Senate Committee on Federal Character and Intergovernmental Affairs has intensified investigation into alleged recruitment irregularities at the National Pension Commission (PENCOM).

At a public hearing on Thursday in Abuja, the committee, chaired by Senator Allwell Onyesoh (Rivers East) queried PENCOM’s non-compliance with the Federal Character Principle, following concerns raised by stakeholders about marginalisation in the commission’s hiring practices.

Appearing before the committee, the Director-General of PENCOM, Mrs. Omolola Oworonran, with the Executive Secretary and other senior officials of the commission, admitted disparities exist in regional staff representation.

She acknowledged that some local governments and states are significantly overrepresented, while others remain underrepresented.

According to documents reviewed by the committee, PENCOM’s recruitment since its last exercise in 2021 revealed notable discrepancies.

For instance, Delta State reportedly has 16 staff members with six from a single local government area. Ebonyi has six, with four from one LGA; Edo has 12, with five from one LGA; and Gombe has 19, with 11 from one LGA.

Senator Onyesoh stressed that future recruitment must focus more on equitable distribution across local governments, rather than states or geopolitical zones to ensure grassroots inclusivity.

He commended PENCOM for appearing before the committee but also criticised the role of certain federal institutions in undermining recruitment transparency.
“Each time there is a recruitment exercise, the process is often sabotaged by other government bodies like the IPPIS, Office of the Head of Service, Office of the Accountant General, and even the Federal Character Commission, who all demand their own quota. This practice must stop,” Onyesoh stated.

Other members of the committee echoed similar concerns. Senator Osita Ngwu (Enugu West) declared that no ministry, department, or agency had fully complied with the Federal Character guidelines based on the committee’s review of submitted documents.

He warned that future appointments in breach of the guidelines would be scrutinised and potentially nullified.

Senator Amos Yohanna (Adamawa North) expressed strong dissatisfaction with PENCOM’s recruitment records, describing them as “the worst” seen so far. He insisted that the commission must take immediate steps to address the imbalance
Other members of the committee echoed similar concerns. Senator Osita Ngwu (Enugu West) declared that no ministry, department, or agency had fully complied with the Federal Character guidelines based on the committee’s review of submitted documents.

He warned that future appointments in breach of the guidelines would be scrutinised and potentially nullified.

Senator Amos Yohanna (Adamawa North) expressed strong dissatisfaction with PENCOM’s recruitment records, describing them as “the worst” seen so far. He insisted that the commission must take immediate steps to address the imbalance

Mrs. Oworonran noted that underrepresented states—including Rivers and Jigawa—have been identified and that the commission would give priority to qualified candidates from those areas in upcoming recruitment cycles. She also pledged to maintain open communication with the Senate committee on all future recruitment exercises.

The committee’s investigation forms part of a broader Senate initiative to enforce transparency and equity in recruitment practices across federal agencies, as well as to ensure fair infrastructure distribution in line with constitutional mandates to promote fairness and inclusivity among regions.

The Senate’s probe continues with further sessions expected in the coming weeks.

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has cracked down on 127 suspected foreign nationals at involved in various cybercrime activities and irregular migration at Hotoro Ring Road area of Nasarawa Local Government, Kano State.

The Comptroller of Immigration in Kano State, Kabir Danja, stated that the arrests were made during a targeted operation based on credible intelligence, which uncovered a hideout used by the suspects for cybercrime activities.

According to him, “A total of 206 individuals were arrested, including 86 Nigeriens, 41 Chadians, and 80 Nigerians. Of the 206 suspects, 185 were males and 21 were females between the ages of 25 and 35 years.”

He noted that the 80 Nigerian nationals among the arrested individuals have been transferred to the custody of the police for further investigation and prosecution.

The comptroller revealed that most of the 127 foreign nationals had entered the country illegally through unauthorized entry points and did not have the required residence or travel documents.

He also said that the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Immigration Service, Kemi Nandap, has directed that the irregular migrants be repatriated after the conclusion of investigation into their activities.

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Ekiti State University Ado-Ekiti, EKSU Post UTME and Direct Entry admission form for the academic session of 2017/2018 is now on. Compulsory for Direct Entry candidates too. The University will also give consideration to UTME candidates who did not make EKSU their choice but scored 180 and above in the last UTME and are interested in the University.EKSU AAccepts 150 and above in the UTME FORM for our Pre-degree Students only. Latest Update: The closing date is Friday, 22nd September, 2017. Screening starts on Tuesday, 4th September, 2017. Full Details here 2017 EKSU POST UTME/ADMISSION SCREENING – ELIGIBILITY. EKSU will admit only candidates who made at least five (5) credit passes in SSCE/NECO/WASSC/NABTEB in the relevant subjects AT NOT MORE THAN TWO SITTINGS and a minimum of LOWER CREDIT for Direct Entry candidates. Direct Entry candidates who are interested in changing their choice to EKSU will be considered
HOW TO APPLY FOR EKSU POST UTME / ADMISSION SCREENING.
1. Visit the University PORTAL site: eportal.eksu.edu.ng and click on Online Screening of UTME Application. 2. Download payment slip. The downloading will require you to supply JAMB Registration Number (UTME Number), Names and select the bank you wish to pay to. 3. Take the payment slip to any branch of the selected bank for payment.
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Federal Polytechnic Nekede Owerri, Fedpolynek, ND post UTME admission screening exercise application form for the 2017/2018 academic session into the institution’s various National Diploma (ND) programmes is out. Latest Update: Federal Polytechnic Nekede ND post UTME admission Form 2017 is out All candidates who obtained a score of 180 and above in the 2017/2018 UTME EXAMINATION conducted by JAMB and choose Federal Polytechnic Nekede, Owerri as their FIRST or SECOND choice INSTITUTION, that sale of forms online for the Post- UTME has started. How To Apply For 2017 Federal Polytechnic Nekede Post UTME – Procedure Eligible candidates are requested to forward on line at support@fpno.edu.ng the following particulars: a) O’Level Result (WASSCE, NECO and NABTEB) b) UTME Score c) Jamb Subject combination for the course applied. In addition, a Screening fee of #2,500.00 (Two thousand, five hundred naira only) should be paid into Federal Polytechnic, Nekede, Treasury Single Account (TSA) 0140468461017 nationwide . Duration: All submissions and payments must be completed on or before 10th September, 2017. NOTE: Any wrong information given disqualifies the candidate. http://examcv.com/nekede-poly-nd-post-utme-2017/

Joint Admission and Matriculation Board, JAMB
has introduced Central Admission Processing
System (CAPS) for the 2017/2018 academic session
admission process.
The Registrar of JAMB, Ishaq Oloyede, disclosed that
Central Admission Processing System, CAPS, will be
used to streamline admission processes among
institutions, as it addresses challenges associated
with the former approach in 2017 Combined Policy
Meetings on Admissions into Tertiary Institutions in
Nigeria.

Read more at http://www.examcv.com/jamb-introduces-central-admission-processing-system-2017/