The Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC) has approved the promotion of 2,363 civil servants to directorate-level positions across various ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs).
The approval was announced on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, in a statement issued by the Commission’s Chairman, Professor Tunji Olaopa.
According to the breakdown, 338 officers were promoted to Salary Grade Level (SGL) 17 as full directors, 614 to SGL 16 as deputy directors, and 1,411 to SGL 15 as assistant directors.
Professor Olaopa described the exercise as a significant milestone in the history of the federal civil service, noting that it was the first time competitive computer-based testing (CBT) was deployed in the promotion process.
He explained that candidates who progressed to the director cadre also underwent rigorous oral interviews after the CBT examinations.
The promoted officers were drawn from a wide range of MDAs, including the State House, Office of the Head of Service of the Federation, and ministries such as Agriculture, Communication, Environment, Health, Housing, Humanitarian Affairs, Industry, Trade and Investment, Information, Science and Technology, Justice, Labour and Employment, Livestock, Marine, Transport, Power, Water Resources, Women Affairs, Works, Youth Development, Defence, Foreign Affairs, Regional Development, Solid Minerals, Steel Development, and others.
Additional institutions included the Sports Commission, Office of the Accountant General of the Federation, Office of the Auditor General of the Federation, and the Office of the Surveyor General of the Federation.
Olaopa revealed that the Office of the Head of Service of the Federation produced the highest number of successful candidates at the director level with 110 officers, while MDAs such as Aviation, Transport, Power, Education, Petroleum, and Solid Minerals recorded no promotions at the director cadre.
The promotion examinations were conducted in collaboration with the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) at centres within Nigeria and overseas.
International examination centres were located in the United Kingdom, the United States, India, and Egypt.
The Commission stated that the introduction of computer-based testing and the use of international centres are part of ongoing efforts to modernise the civil service promotion system, enhance transparency, and ensure wider access for eligible officers.
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