Governor approves promotion, conversion of 2,114 civil servants

The Governor of Enugu State, Peter Mbah, has approved the promotion and conversion of 2,114 personnel in the state civil service.

The approval follows the conclusion of the November and December 2025 promotion and conversion exercises conducted for workers across various cadres in the service.

The Chairman of the Enugu State Civil Service Commission, Mr. Robison Odo, disclosed this in a statement issued through the governor’s media office on Tuesday, stating that the approval takes immediate effect and includes the financial implications of the new ranks.

According to Odo, the exercise covered officers from Grade Levels 01 to 17 who successfully passed the mandatory interviews and examinations.

The commission’s chairman confirmed that the administrative processes for the upgrades have been finalised to ensure beneficiaries access their new emoluments without delay.

“The Executive Governor recently approved the release of the promotion and conversion of 2,114 officers who participated in the 2025 exercise. The approval also takes immediate effect with the financial benefits attached,” Odo stated.

He further noted that the commission is expediting the implementation of the governor’s directive to reflect the changes in the state’s payroll.

Odo linked the development to the administration’s broader policy on workers’ welfare, citing the state’s N80,000 minimum wage—which exceeds the national benchmark—as evidence of a sustained commitment to the workforce.

He maintained that the prompt payment of salaries, pensions, and gratuities remains a priority of the state government despite the heavy funding required for ongoing infrastructural projects across the state.

On his part, the Head of Service, Dr. Godwin Anigbo, stated that the promotion exercise is part of a larger reform-driven agenda aimed at repositioning the public service for greater efficiency.

He highlighted several ongoing initiatives, including “The transition from analogue to technology-driven operations through digital competency training.

The approval for the establishment of a public service training institute to strengthen institutional capacity.

“Equipping workers with modern skills required for 21st-century service delivery.”

Anigbo added that the Office of the Head of Service is working closely with the Civil Service Commission to ensure that the workforce remains disciplined and aligned with the state’s development goals.