Nasarawa State government has said it will begin the employment of 2,000 graduates into its civil service.
Governor of the state, Tanko Al-Makura, made the announcement during a capacity building training for Nasarawa civil servants.
While declaring the programme open, the governor said the employment of 2,000 graduates which will be drawn from all local government areas that make up the state will minimise the level of youth restiveness in the state.
The training brought together, civil servants across all cadres who gathered at the Ta’al conference hall for the capacity training programme, which was organised by the state government in collaboration with the industrial training fund.
Speaking at the event, the state Head of Civil Service, Thomas Ogiri, said the capacity development programme will enhance productivity and effective discharge of duties.
“The programme which is the first phase has its theme ‘Inclusive Governance: Key to Sustainable Development and the Role of Civil Service’ and the government believe it will enhance effective and efficient delivery of service,” he said.
