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Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Abuja: Wike approves promotion of  2,000 FCTA, FCDA workers

Chairman of the FCT Civil Service Commission, Emeka Ezeh, disclosed this to journalists on Wednesday in Abuja.

• January 14, 2026
Wike with FCT officials
Wike with FCT officials[Credit: X.com]

FCT minister Nyesom Wike has approved the promotion of more than 2,000 members of staff of the Federal Capital Territory Administration and the Federal Capital Development Authority.

Chairman of the FCT Civil Service Commission, Emeka Ezeh, disclosed this to journalists on Wednesday in Abuja.

Mr Ezeh explained that members of staff across 165 cadres were promoted following a computer-based test held on November 29, 2025.

He described the promotion as a clear demonstration of Wike’s commitment to staff welfare and career progression.

He urged civil servants in the FCT to continue working hard, stressing that only diligent and hardworking members of staff would be promoted through the CBT.

(NAN)

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