ABUJA, NIGERIA — The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) on Thursday conducted a computer-based test (CBT) promotional examination for 6,000 Directorate Cadre civil servants under the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (OHCSF).
The exercise, held at the JAMB CBT Centre in Kogo, Bwari, Abuja, simultaneously took place in four countries — the United Kingdom, the United States, India, and Egypt — marking the first time the Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC) adopted JAMB’s digital testing system for staff promotion.
Speaking with journalists, JAMB Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede described the development as “a bold and visionary initiative” by the Civil Service Commission.
“This is a major step towards digital governance,” Oloyede said. “Anyone who can operate a mobile phone can sit this exam. It’s simple, transparent, and fully automated. We’ve deployed our personnel across four countries for this historic exercise.”
He noted that the initiative would help reduce the fear of technology among civil servants and promote transparency in promotions.
FCSC Chairman, Prof. Adetunji Olaopa said it was the first-ever CBT-based promotion examination in the commission’s history. “It’s a little step but a significant one,” he said. “We’ve built confidence by partnering with JAMB, an institution with decades of credibility and technological expertise.”
Similarly, Commissioner Dr. Hussaini Adamu praised the exercise’s smooth execution, citing efficient logistics, remote CCTV monitoring, and conducive testing conditions. “Candidates are impressed and find this process far more transparent than pen-and-paper tests,” he said.
Officials said the commission would review the exercise and explore expanding the digital system nationwide in future promotion cycles.
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