Education Ministry Confirms Ongoing Recruitment Waiver Process

The Federal Ministry of Education has clarified that the recruitment waiver process for Federal Tertiary Institutions is still in effect, contrary to misunderstandings stemming from a speech given by a representative of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the Federal University of Health Sciences, Azare, on 17 October 2026. The Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (OHCSF) is responsible for approving establishment waivers, while recruitment waiver requests are evaluated by a committee chaired by the Honourable Minister of Education.

The OHCSF also determines authorized staff establishments and assesses manpower needs. The Ministry emphasized that the recruitment waiver protocol, which has been operational for several years to enhance institutional efficiency and autonomy, remains valid.

All requests must adhere strictly to the established approval process. The Federal Ministry of Education is committed to transparency and accountability in managing human resources in Federal Tertiary Institutions, aligning with the Nigeria Education Sector Renewal Initiative and President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.