Nigerians seeking employment in the Federal Civil Service have expressed concern over the persistent malfunction of the Federal Government’s recruitment portal. This has made it difficult for many to apply for advertised positions.
The Federal Civil Service Commission had on January 27, 2025, announced the commencement of recruitment into over 70 positions across various ministries, departments, and agencies.
However, days after the announcement of the recruitment, many applicants were unable to access the website.
A series of checks by our correspondent from Monday through Saturday revealed that the portal was inaccessible, initially displaying an error message: “This site can’t be reached, Err_connection_refused,” before later showing “502 bad gateway.”
The malfunction has sparked widespread anger, with many Nigerians taking to social media to express their frustration over their inability to submit applications.
Meanwhile, The Punch reports that the spokesperson for the FCSC, Hassan Taiwo, admitted that some applicants had encountered difficulties in accessing the portal but insisted that others had been able to register successfully.
“There are some people who have been able to register. A lot of people who are interested have been visiting the website, including those outside the country. People should keep trying and not give up. The issue has been escalated to the ICT department,” Taiwo said.
However, when asked if the commission would consider extending the application deadline due to the technical glitches, he declined to comment further.
With thousands of job seekers unable to submit their applications, the recruitment exercise has been marred by growing frustration, leading many to call on the government to address the issue promptly and ensure a fair and transparent process.
