Civil servants in Enugu State have expressed excitement following the approval of promotion and conversion for 2,114 public workers by Governor Peter Mbah.
The affected workers took part in the November/December 2025 promotion and conversion exercises conducted across the state’s civil service, which assessed officers across various cadres.
The approval, which takes immediate effect, also includes the financial benefits attached to the upgraded positions, allowing the beneficiaries to begin enjoying their new ranks without delay.
Chairman of the Enugu State Civil Service Commission, Mr Robison Odo, who announced the development on Tuesday in Enugu, described the move as timely and uplifting for workers, likening it to an Easter gift.
He explained that the exercise covered officers on Grade Levels 01 to 17 who successfully completed and passed the promotion interviews.
“The Executive Governor recently approved the release of the promotion and conversion of 2,114 officers who participated in the 2025 exercise. The approval also takes immediate effect with the financial benefits attached,” Odo said.
He added that the commission would fast-track the implementation of the governor’s directive.
Odo also commended the administration for its continued focus on workers’ welfare, noting that consistent payment of salaries, pensions, and gratuities has remained a key feature of the government’s policies.
He further pointed out that the state’s N80,000 minimum wage, which is above the national benchmark, reflects the administration’s commitment to prioritizing workers.
“Workers are genuinely excited. This is a strong motivation for improved productivity and commitment to service. We deeply appreciate the governor for prioritising our welfare despite ongoing infrastructural development across the state,” he added.
He pledged that the civil service would continue to uphold discipline, innovation, and productivity in line with the administration’s development agenda.
Also speaking, the Head of Service, Dr Godwin Anigbo, said the governor’s policies have created an enabling environment for reforms and improved service delivery.
He noted that the administration’s emphasis on innovation has helped modernize the public service and equip workers with relevant skills for effective performance.
“We are working closely with the Civil Service Commission to ensure that workers are adequately prepared to align with the government’s reform-driven agenda. The administration has introduced forward-looking initiatives that are repositioning the service for greater efficiency,” Anigbo said.
He added that ongoing investment in capacity building, including digital training for civil servants, is supporting the transition from analogue systems to technology-driven operations.
Anigbo also praised the approval for the establishment of a public service training institute, describing it as a major step toward strengthening institutional capacity and improving efficiency.
Despite the state’s huge spending on infrastructure and other capital projects, he said the administration has continued to maintain strong attention on workers’ welfare.
