Yobe graduates demand transparency in state recruitment process

Unemployed graduates in Yobe State have criticised the government’s recruitment process, alleging that political patronage is influencing the selection of applicants. They called the process insufficiently transparent, according to Punch Nigeria. The available report does not identify the recruitment programme, the number of applicants or the government’s response.
Unemployed graduates in Yobe State have accused the government of failing to run a transparent recruitment process, Punch Nigeria reports. The graduates alleged that political patronage was influencing the selection of people for jobs. Their criticism centres on how applicants are being chosen rather than on a specific appointment announced in the supplied material.
The source does not identify the recruitment scheme, say how many positions are available or provide evidence supporting the allegations. It also does not include the names of the graduates or representatives of any group speaking on their behalf. The government’s response is not reported.
As a result, the available account records allegations of unfairness and a demand for greater transparency, but does not establish whether the claims have been investigated or whether officials have announced changes to the process.
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