Nominees for Cross River Commissioners to write Aptitude Test

Nominees for appointments as commissioners in Cross River State are to undergo mandatory integrity and aptitude test.

A statement signed by the Special Assistant on Media and Chief press Secretary to the Governor, Professor Ben Ayade, Mr. Christian Ita, said the nominees would have to undergo the aptitude test before their names would be forwarded to the state House of Assembly for confirmation.

The statement disclosed that appointment of chairmen and members of boards, agencies and parastatals and even special advisers would follow the same routine.

“His Excellency, Senator Professor Ben Ayade wants all nominees for appointments as commissioners to undergo integrity test. Additionally, the nominees would also write an aptitude test,” the statement added.

According to the statement, the Governor believes that every would-be appointee in the state must be subjected to ethical measurement to ascertain whether or not they can function in the new order, where accountability and transparency are the watchwords.

Consequently, the Governor has set up a selection committee to oversee the process.

Renowned Abuja-based lawyer, Mr. Paul Erokoro is the Chairman of the committee which has prominent woman leader and politician, Rev (Mrs.) Grace Ekanem and Chief of Staff to the governor, Mr. Martin Orim as members‎