Cross River State Government Issues Warning Against Unethical Practices in Civil Service Promotion Exercise

The Cross River state government is taking steps for the civil service promotion exercise and has issued a warning against any unethical practices. The Head of Service, Dr. Innocent E. Eteng, addressed a misleading social media publication titled ‘Red Alert’ that alleged corrupt activities during the ongoing promotion exercise. The government emphasized its dissociation from any such practices and warned employees, their relatives, and agents against paying money or gratification for promotion. The statement urged civil and public servants to adhere to service rules and existing laws, emphasizing that promotions must follow due process and recommendations from relevant committees. The state’s civil service is reportedly understaffed due to recent retirements and a lack of new hires for several years.