The House of Representatives have urged the Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC) to make public available job vacancies and distribute same to States in accordance with the Federal Character Principles.
The house further urged FCSC to ensure for a 24-hour accessibility of the recruitment portal for intending applicants and extend the deadline for the submission of applicants.
The house also resolved to set-up an Ad-Hoc Committee to investigate the unwholesome practice by the commission and report back in one week for further input.
The matter was brought to the house by Henry Okon Archibong, Akwa Ibom, Solomon Bulus, Plateau and Mustapha Balla from Kano all co-sponsored the motion under matter of urgent public importance.
Concerned that the recruitment exercise by the FCSC had officially commenced with the opening of the Federal Civil Service recruitment portal.
Also worried that thousands of qualified Nigerians have over the past days have been trying to apply for various positions advertised via www.vacancy.fedservice.gov.ng but to no avail.
The lawmakers are also worried that by the uploading of a non functional recruitment portal, the commission is deliberately denying thousands of suitable qualified Nigerians of contributing their quota.
Aware that most of these prospective applicants are dependent and do not have access to internet facilities and are at the mercy of cyber cafe operators, while those who do, go on to exploit these applicants before commencement.
The house is further disturbed over the action of the commission is against the change agenda of Mr. President, principle of equity, justice, fairness, transparency and accountability.
The motion was adopted and sent to the community on Federal Character Commission.
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