Job Rush! 93,700 Battle For 4,000 Slots As Adamawa Govt Denies Allocation Rumour

Amid concerns over alleged job slot allocations following a flood of 93,700 applications for just 4,000 civil service positions, the Adamawa State Government has reassured the public that the recruitment process will be strictly fair and merit-based.

The Adamawa State Civil Service Commission, which is overseeing the employment exercise, firmly denied the claims, emphasizing that the selection process upholds transparency and integrity.

The application portal was officially closed on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, after receiving an overwhelming 93,700 submissions for the limited vacancies.

Public skepticism had grown as the number of applicants surged — with over 20,000 applications recorded within the first four days — sparking rumours of recruitment slots being secretly allocated to political figures.

Responding to the allegations on Sunday, the Civil Service Commission dismissed the reports as baseless.

“The Commission categorically states that no recruitment slots have been allocated to any individual or political office holder. These rumours are entirely false and misleading,” said Abubakar Maiha, the Commission’s Permanent Secretary.

He further assured, “The integrity of this recruitment remains paramount, and every eligible applicant will be granted a fair chance in the selection process.”