Concerned Education Officers Seek Presidential Waiver to Address Prolonged Career Stagnation.
The group, in an open letter to the president, through the Minister of Education, Dr.
Tunji Alausa, regretted that many education officers have continued to experience unprecedented career stagnation, with some remaining on the same grade levels since 2013.
It stated that the situation has persisted for over 12 leaving deserving and qualified officers without the opportunity for advancement, not necessarily because they lack the requisite qualifications, experience or competence, but largely due to the persistent challenge of limited or unavailable vacancies at the higher cadre levels.
The situation it said, has created considerable frustration and uncertainty, and diminished morale among affected officers, many of whom have devoted the most productive years of their professional lives to the service of the FME and the development of Nigeria’s education sector. The concerned education officers also appealed that the proposed special waiver be considered and applied, where administratively feasible, to the ongoing 2026 promotion exercise. The group also sought special consideration for long-stagnated officers, who have remained on the same grade levels for over 10 years despite meeting the prescribed promotion requirements. While appealing for the necessary directives to the relevant authorities, including the Office of the Head of Civil Service of the Federation and the Federal Civil Service Commission, to facilitate the implementation of the approved intervention, the group called for sustainable measures to prevent future stagnation.
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