By Ismaila Jimoh, Abuja
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Barr. Nyesom Wike has approved immediate promotion of over 2,000 staff of the Federal Capital Territory Administration, FCTA, and Federal Capital Development Authority FCDA.
The promotion came as a result of examination organised for it staff through the FCT Civil Service Commission between Tuesday November 25 to Saturday, November 29, 2025.
Chairman of the Commission, Emeka Ezeh, who disclosed this on Wednesday said that the over 2,000 civil servants cut across 165 cadres.
He described the promotion as a clear demonstration of the FCT Minister’s commitment to staff welfare and career progression, promising that promotion examinations will be conducted as and when due.
The FCT Civil Service Commission Chairman urged civil servants to begin early preparation for the 2025 and 2026 promotions, saying “as only diligent and hardworking staff will be promoted.”
He reiterated that the commission will continue to conduct promotion examinations, using the Computer-Based Test (CBT), adding that this will deepen the newly introduced digital platform for promotion examinations that was approved by the FCT Minister.
