Rivers State Job Applicants Protest Delay in Appointments

Job applicants in Rivers State expressed their frustration over delays in receiving appointment letters following a recruitment exercise that began nearly three years ago. The protest, which took place at the entrance of the Rivers State House of Assembly in Port Harcourt, involved successful candidates from 23 local government areas who completed the recruitment process but have yet to receive their appointment letters.

Ajioku David, speaking on behalf of the applicants, highlighted the uncertainty faced by the candidates despite fulfilling employment requirements. Martin Amaewhul, representing the assembly's labor union, called for the assembly's assistance in ensuring that the successful applicants are allowed to begin work.

The applicants, numbering around ten thousand, have faced significant hardship due to the delay. Governor Siminalayi Fubara had previously assured that appointment letters would be issued soon, but concerns remain over unfulfilled promises.

The protest follows Fubara's cancellation of a previous recruitment exercise approved by his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, which aimed to fill vacant positions in the state workforce.