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FG Releases Time-Table For 2022 Directorate Level Promotion Examinations
Joel Ajayi
In furtherance to its commitment and determination to conduct the year 2022 directorate level promotion exercise; the Federal government has released the time-table for the local leg of the written examinations to sensitize and inform all eligible candidates on grade levels 14, 15 and 16 in the Federal Civil Service.
In a Federal Civil Service Commission circular released on October 26,2022, addressed to Permanent Secretaries/Accounting Officers/Chief Executive Officers of Ministries, Extra Ministerial Departments and Agencies (MDAs) for the awareness and compliance of all accredited Officers.
The circular, signed by the Hon. Chairman, Federal Civil Service Commission, Dr. Tukur Bello Ingawa OON, mni; it said: ‘’Further to Circular Ref. No. FC/6243/GOV/2022/VOL.1 dated 28th September 2022 on the above subject, the Federal Civil Service Commission would like to inform all accredited candidates of the dates of the written examination (local leg) as contained in the attached time-table. Candidates are advised to take a very close note of the date scheduled for their Cadre and Salary Grade Level and report at the stated venue for the Exercise by 7: am promptly.
“To this end, it is pertinent to state that the time-table for the written examination has been scheduled by the Commission to commence Monday 7 to Friday 11, November 2022.
“To achieve a seamless and conducive exercise, the Commission had deemed it fit to stagger and categorise the MDAs vis-à-vis professional cadres of Officers into different dates within the specified dateline; grouped according to the grade levels of eligible candidates. The venue for the scheduled written examinations (local leg) is the Public Service Institute of Nigeria (PSIN) along Kubwa expressway.
“The Commission in its determined and diligent strides is committed to smoothen and streamline the conduct of promotion exercise in the Federal Civil Service, one of its core constitutional mandates; in view of the attendant global disruptions caused by the covid-19 outbreak two years ago which affected the operations of the Commission.”
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Ogunlesi backs Tinubu reforms as FIRS chairman Adedeji highlights export-led economy
Joel Ajayi
After a high-level meeting with President Bola Tinubu in Abuja, Nigerian-born global investor Adebayo Ogunlesi expressed renewed confidence in the country’s economic reforms, indicating potential mega investments across energy, aviation, and port sectors.
He was joined in that optimism by Zacch Adedeji, Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), who stressed that the reforms were laying the groundwork for an export-driven economy.
Speaking to journalists after the closed-door meeting, Ogunlesi praised the sweeping policy changes under Tinubu’s administration, including the removal of subsidies, tax reforms, and the revival of a refinery already exporting aviation fuel.
“We had an excellent meeting where we discussed how to put Nigeria front and center for international investment. The President was very encouraging, and we shared useful suggestions on driving economic growth,” Ogunlesi said.
Although he declined to reveal specific details, Ogunlesi confirmed that his firm is actively investing in Nigeria and assessing new opportunities.
“Watch this space. Nigeria is not yet the most exciting investment destination, but that’s what we are working on,” he teased.
Pressed on the sectors of interest, Ogunlesi highlighted energy, gas, aviation, ports, and renewables. Drawing on his firm’s experience with LNG projects in Texas and Australia, he noted Nigeria’s massive untapped gas reserves.
On aviation, he acknowledged his reputation as “the guy who bought Gatwick Airport” and signaled interest in similar ventures locally.
He also admitted that one of his companies operates ports in Cotonou and Lomé but none in Nigeria, a point Tinubu reportedly challenged him on.
“He forgave me but said, ‘you have to bring port investment to Nigeria,’” Ogunlesi recounted with a smile.
International investor Hakeem Bello-Osagie, who was also present, underscored the importance of diaspora participation in Nigeria’s growth story.
“When Nigerians at home and abroad invest in Nigeria, it sends a strong signal to the world,” he said, lauding Tinubu’s policies for making the country “investable.”
Echoing the sentiment, FIRS chairman Adedeji described the reforms as the foundation for an export-led economy.
“We’ve done the fundamentals, and now it is time to deliver growth,” he said.
With global players signaling confidence, the momentum for Nigeria’s economic repositioning is gaining ground, setting the stage for transformative investments in key industries.
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