“Important Notice,” APC-led State Begins Recruitment into Civil Service, Shares Portal

• The various departments in Akwa Ibom state involved in a fresh recruitment opportunity are finalising documentations for the various roles
• Legit.ng gathered that the vacancies to be advertised on the Arise Youth Employment portal on or before Thursday, July 31, 2025
• The Akwa Ibom government wished all applicants the very best amid the quest to serve the state

Legit.ng journalist Ridwan Adeola Yusuf has over 9 years of experience covering public affairs and governance.

Uyo, Akwa Ibom state - The Akwa Ibom government on Monday, July 28, announced the start of the recruitment of 3,000 qualified professionals into the state civil service.

Legit.ng reports that this information was disclosed in an official statement by Frank Ekpenyong, the commissioner for science and digital economy.

Akwa Ibom recruitment 2025

Authorities said the 'Arise Youth Employment' portal is scheduled to go live on or before Thursday, July 31, 2025.

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Ekpenyong's statement noted that Umo Eno, governor of Akwa Ibom, endorsed the recruitment exercise into the state's mainstream civil service.

Akwa Ibom is a state in Nigeria's south-south geo-political zone controlled by the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) government.

The statement reads:

"These appointments span every discipline and cadre—including teachers, nurses, administrators, engineers, scientists, state counsels, technicians, accountants, agriculturists, and more."

It added:

"In keeping with the government's commitment to transparency, all vacancies will be advertised—and managed exclusively—through the ARISE Youth Employment Portal (available at https://employment.akwaibomstate.gov.ng). Once applications close, shortlisted candidates will be referred to the relevant Civil Service Departments and interviews and final selection."

Steps to apply for Akwa Ibom job vacancies

Step 1: Complete your portal profile

• Register on Arise Youth Employment portal and upload all required documents (certificate, NYSC discharge or exemption certificate, etc).
• Your profile must be one hundred percent complete before you can apply.

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Step 2: Apply for a vacancy

• Monitor the portal for advertised roles and submit an application for the position that best matches your qualifications, skills, and experience. (Registration alone does not constitute an application).
• You must apply for only one vacancy.
• Ensure that your mail address on the file is active and accurate. This will be the recruiter's channel for all communications.

Step 3: Accept your shortlisting

• After applications close, each civil service department will review submissions and notify shortlisted candidates via their portal.
• Log in to your account and accept the shortlisting to remain under consideration.
• You will then receive an interview invitation and a printable slip with a QR code.

Step 4: Attend aptitude test and interview

• Some roles require a preliminary aptitude test; details and instructions will be provided upon shortlisting.
• Print your invite slip (QR code visible) and bring it, along with original certificates and writing materials, to the test or interview venue.
• Your QR code will be scanned on arrival to confirm attendance.

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Step 5: Final notification and onboarding

• Successful candidates will be notified through the portal and instructed to report to the appropriate civil service department for documentation.
• Once your appointment is confirmed, your status on the Arise Employment portal will be updated to 'Employed'.

Ibom Air bounces back

Earlier, Legit.ng reported that Akwa Ibom state-owned airline, Ibom Air, held its first annual general meeting (AGM), where it announced its financial records for 2024.

The AGM, in Ikot Ekpene, saw the airline’s management present its achievements in the past year, including milestones in route expansion, fleet growth, and customer satisfaction.

Proofreading by James Ojo, copy editor at Legit.ng.

Source: Legit.ng