Oyo govt to conduct 2025 confirmation exams for 643 junior officers

…We’ll continue to collaborate FG on effective civil service-HOS

In a bid to ensure efficiency, accountability, and meaningful career progression in the civil service, Oyo State Government, through the Ministry of Establishments and Training, is set for 2025 confirmation examination for junior officers.

A total of 643 junior officers are expected to participate in the examination, which includes personnel, Clerical Assistants, Clerical Officers, Store Attendants, Store Keepers, Judiciary staff, and other allied cadres.

Salihu Adelabu, professor and the Commissioner for Establishments and Training who disclosed this said the confirmation examination will assess the officers’ understanding of the Public Service Rules 1 & 2 (2013), Financial Regulations, and Current Affairs.

The confirmation examination is expected to commence next week at the Simeon Adebo Staff Development Centre, Secretariat, Ibadan. Adelabu emphasised that it was a key part of the state government’s broader agenda to promoting professionalism, discipline, and capacity building within the public service.

The Commissioner urged all eligible officers to prepare thoroughly and ensure punctuality on the day of the examination.

Meanwhile, Olubunmi Oni, the Oyo State Head of Service has said that the present administration in the State would continue to collaborate with the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation for effective civil service delivery

She stated this during the 2025 NCE referral fieldwork visit by the representatives of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation held at the HOS office, Secretariat, Ibadan.

She said Oyo State has pioneered several initiatives that has shaped modern Civil Service, hinting that, the State has several firsts in infrastructural developments in the country.

“Your presence here for the 2025 NCE referral fieldwork is not only a honour to the State but a testament to the collaborative spirit that drives the civil service forward”.

The Head of Service said the present administration is ready to support and contribute meaningfully to the deliberations, noting that, the State Government shared insights and field – level collaboration which according to her can build a service that not only meets the demands of today but also anticipates the needs of tomorrow.

“We are particularly pleased to host this important engagement, which addresses critical memoranda aimed at strengthening the architecture of our public service, the creation of new specialist cadres in healthcare and treasury management ditto recognition of emerging professional bodies, reflecting a bold vision for a more inclusive, dynamics and future ready civil service”.

Esther Olatunji, the representative of the office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, commended the present administration in the State led by Governor Seyi Makinde for prioritising the welfare of its workforce.