…Over 2,000 civil servants benefit as government prioritizes workers’ welfare
In a move that reinforces his administration’s commitment to workers’ welfare and career progression, the Governor of Kwara State, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has approved the release of promotion letters to civil servants who passed the 2023 promotion examination.
The Permanent Secretary of the State Civil Service Commission, Hajia Kifayat Jimoh, made this announcement in Ilorin on Thursday, March 6, 2025. According to her, a total of 2,094 civil servants were successful out of the 2,122 candidates who sat for the promotion examination.
Hajia Jimoh praised Governor AbdulRazaq for his continued dedication to the civil service and described the prompt approval of the promotion as a reflection of the administration’s commitment to ensuring that hardworking employees are duly rewarded. She urged the promoted officers to see their new ranks as a call to greater responsibility and to remain dedicated to serving the people of Kwara State.
Governor AbdulRazaq has consistently prioritized the well-being of civil servants since assuming office. His administration has implemented policies aimed at enhancing productivity, ensuring prompt payment of salaries, clearing backlogs of unpaid wages from previous administrations, and improving working conditions across ministries, departments, and agencies.
The latest promotion exercise is part of a broader effort to boost morale within the civil service and ensure that diligent workers are recognized and rewarded. By approving these promotions without delay, the government aims to sustain an efficient and motivated workforce capable of delivering quality service to the people of Kwara State.
Promoted Civil Servants Urged to Rededicate Themselves
With the issuance of the 2023 promotion letters, the Kwara State Civil Service Commission has called on the newly promoted officers to see their elevation as an opportunity to contribute more effectively to governance and service delivery.
Hajia Jimoh emphasized that promotions in the civil service come with added responsibilities, and she encouraged the beneficiaries to justify the confidence reposed in them by the government. She also reiterated that the commission remains committed to a fair and transparent promotion process that rewards merit and dedication.
