Akwa Ibom Gov Approves N1.6bn Transport Allowance for CBT Applicants

Akwa Ibom Gov Approves N1.6bn Transport Allowance for CBT Applicants

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, has approved a transport allowance of N50,000 each for 33,461 applicants who sat for the recently concluded Computer-Based Test (CBT). The total amount of N1.6 billion will be disbursed to the applicants as a gesture of goodwill .

The CBT, which took place at the Civil Service Auditorium in Uyo, was part of the state’s recruitment process. Governor Eno explained that the transport allowance is a way to reimburse applicants for the expenses they incurred during the test .

For applicants who did not meet the cut-off mark, the Governor announced that they would be enrolled in the Dakkada Skills Acquisition Programme. This initiative aims to equip them with skills that can help them secure meaningful employment or start their own businesses .

The Governor confirmed that oral interviews will be conducted for the 12,000 applicants who scored between 50% and 90%. Successful candidates will receive their employment letters by the first week of March, followed by compulsory training and induction .