Mbah approves promotion, conversion of 2,114 civil servants

Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has approved the promotion and conversion of 2,114 civil servants following their participation in the November/December 2025 promotion and conversion exercises.

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The approval, which takes immediate effect, also covers the financial implications of the new ranks, ensuring that beneficiaries begin to enjoy their upgraded status without delay.

Robison Odo, the chairman of the Enugu State Civil Service Commission, disclosed the development to reporters on Tuesday in Enugu.

Mr Odo described the gesture as timely and morale-boosting, likening it to an Easter gift for workers.

According to him, the exercise covered officers at Grade Levels 01 to 17 who successfully passed the promotion interviews.

He promised that the commission would expedite implementation of the governor’s directive.

Mr Odo commended the administration for its sustained commitment to workers’ welfare, noting that prompt payment of salaries, pensions and gratuities had become a hallmark of the government.

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He further highlighted the state’s N80, 000 minimum wage as exceeding the national benchmark, describing it as a clear demonstration of the governor’s worker-friendly policies.

The commission chairman pledged continued discipline, innovation and productivity within the civil service to align with the administration’s development agenda.

Also speaking, the Head of the Civil Service in Enugu, Godwin Anigbo, said the governor’s policies had created an enabling environment for workers to embrace reforms and deliver optimally.

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He noted that the administration’s focus on innovation had transformed the public service, equipping workers with modern skills required for efficient service delivery.

He added that the government’s investment in capacity building, including the training of civil servants in digital competencies, was facilitating the transition from analogue to technology-driven operations.

Mr Anigbo also lauded the approval for the establishment of a public service training institute, describing it as a critical step towards strengthening institutional capacity and improving service delivery.

Despite the state’s heavy investment in infrastructure and other capital-intensive projects, he said the administration had maintained a strong commitment to workers’ welfare.

(NAN)