Kwara State Government has promoted 9,175 civil servants between 2019 and 2021.

The government has also commenced the 2022 promotion examinations for 2,096 civil servants.

The Nation monitored the interview session of the promotion examinations at the premises of the state Civil Service Commission.

Some of the participants hailed Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq for approving the promotion of the civil servants with cash backing as and when due.

Participants expressed satisfaction over the conduct of the promotion examinations, expressing optimism that they would scale through.

Chairman of the State Civil Service Commission, Alhaja Habeebat Yusuf, confirmed to our correspondent that the commission had promoted 9,175 since 2019 when the administration of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq came on board.

“In 2019, a total of 2,767 civil servants across ministries, departments and agencies were promoted. We also promoted 3,327 in 2020 while 3,081 benefitted from the 2021 promotion exercise.

“And for 2022, a total of 2,096 civil servants have sat for promotion examinations and currently undergoing interviews, ” Yusuf disclosed.

The chairman praised Governor AbdulRazaq for his approval and prompt release of fund for the exercise.

She said the governor's gesture has boosted the morale of the civil servants in the state,adding that,” unlike in the past when civil servants were stagnated, they now enjoy regular promotion in addition to other welfare packages approved for them by the AbdulRazaq's administration.”