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Updated · Punch Newspapers · Jun 26
ABSU Screens 38 First-Class Graduates for Automatic Jobs Under Otti Directive
Updated
Updated · Punch Newspapers · Jun 26

ABSU Screens 38 First-Class Graduates for Automatic Jobs Under Otti Directive

2 articles · Updated · Punch Newspapers · Jun 26

Summary

  • About 38 first-class graduates at Abia State University have entered screening for automatic employment as Graduate Assistants, with employment letters expected after verification.
  • The exercise covers graduates who have completed the mandatory National Youth Service Corps program, while those still serving or yet to begin must return after finishing service.
  • Vice-Chancellor Ndukwe Okeudo and Registrar Acho Elendu said the process implements Governor Alex Otti’s directive and urged candidates to follow the screening guidelines closely.
  • Otti announced the retention plan at ABSU’s March 27 convocation for the 30th-32nd sets, also promising postgraduate scholarships up to PhD level at any Nigerian public university for first-class graduates who accept the teaching roles.

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