Cross River State Cancels Faulty LG Recruitment, Launches New Transparent Hiring for 4,000 Jobs

Cross River State has scrapped a local‑government recruitment exercise that was found to be riddled with job racketeering. The state government announced a new, transparent hiring process that will fill 4,000 vacancies across the local government area. The decision follows a review that revealed the previous draft failed essential checks for fairness and integrity. By canceling the flawed exercise, the administration aims to restore public confidence in the recruitment system and ensure that qualified candidates are selected on merit. The fresh process will be overseen by an independent panel and will include clear eligibility criteria, open advertising, and a merit‑based selection panel. The state’s move is expected to streamline the hiring of civil servants and reduce the risk of corruption in public appointments.