Edo gov offers automatic employment to first-class graduates

Edo State Governor, Mr. Monday Okpebholo, has approved automatic employment for first-class graduates from both Nigerian and foreign universities into the state’s Civil and Public Service. This initiative is part of the governor’s efforts to enhance the quality of manpower within the system.

The state’s Head of Service, Anthony Okungbowa, announced this development in a statement on Friday, explaining that the Graduate Development Programme is designed to integrate top-tier talents into the system for better and more efficient service delivery.

Okungbowa said, “The governor has approved this initiative to motivate workers and encourage them to give their best. The Graduate Development Programme is designed to bring together first-class graduates and those with high-grade degrees to develop and enhance the quality of manpower within the service.

“The Governor is committed to bringing first-class graduates into the Edo State Civil and Public Service. He believes this policy will help the state attract top talent. It’s not just about bringing them in; it’s also about retaining them, which is one of the major challenges facing the programme.”

Okpebholo has called on all first-class graduates of Edo origin, from both local and international universities, to take advantage of this automatic employment opportunity.

Although the programme is initially targeting graduates from 2020 onwards, Okpebholo may consider extending it in the future.

The statement also mentioned that those selected for the programme will be rotated across various Ministries, Departments, and Agencies, with plans to also place them in the private sector to gain broader experience.

This experience will be used to improve the system and contribute to the development of the state.