As parts of efforts to ensure transparency, the Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, has directed all Federal Tertiary institutions that have been granted waivers to recruit staff to publicly advertise the available vacancies in at least one national daily newspaper.
They are also to advertise on their respective websites, and in other relevant academic and professional journals.
The directive, according to a statement by Boriowo Folasade, Director Press and PR, is aimed at ensuring a transparent, open, and competitive recruitment process that offers equal opportunity to all eligible Nigerians.
"This follows the waivers granted to Federal Tertiary Institutions based on submissions made by these institutions concerning their manpower requirements, in line with the Ministry’s commitment to enhancing the capacity of our higher education institutions.
"In addition, all Federal Tertiary Institutions are reminded to submit their recruitment needs to the Ministry for review by the Committee on Waiver and Recruitment.
"The Ministry has put in place adequate mechanisms to ensure compliance and will not hesitate to apply sanctions against any institution that fails to adhere to this directive." it stated
The Federal Ministry of Education, according to the statement, remains firmly dedicated to promoting integrity and fairness in all matters related to the Nigerian higher education system.