Job seekers have expressed frustration over difficulties in accessing the Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC) recruitment portal since the commission announced job vacancies on January 27.
The FCSC had advertised vacancies through its website and national dailies, inviting applications for various positions in the Federal Civil Service.
However, many applicants who spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Abuja lamented their inability to log in and register on the portal despite repeated attempts.
Mr. Felix Eneminyi, one of the applicants, shared his disappointment, stating that he was initially excited about the job advertisement but has been unable to access the website since the announcement.
“I have been trying to log in since the first day I saw the advert, but it has been extremely difficult. Up till now, I still can’t access the site,” he said. Eneminyi also expressed doubts about the authenticity of the portal due to the persistent challenges.
Miss Ifeoma Eze, another applicant, echoed similar concerns, blaming the issue on the high volume of traffic to the website.
“I believe the issue is due to the high number of people trying to access the site. Given that there has been no federal employment for over a decade, the commission should have anticipated this level of traffic,” she said.
“I am appealing to the commission to please upgrade the website as many Nigerians who have been waiting for such opportunities are frustrated with the current development,” she stated.
Another applicant, Miss Eneh Awodi, shared her experience, saying, “Look at my screenshot of the portal that I tried to log in here. I have tried like three times, even at midnight, but I couldn’t succeed.”
In response to the complaints, the Chairman of the FCSC, Prof. Tunji Olaopa, acknowledged the challenges and attributed them to the high traffic on the website.
“The Commission wants to assure members of the public that its ICT department is doing everything possible to make the process as hitch-free as possible.
“The Commission recognizes the high traffic to the website as many people try to enter the portal at the same time,” Olaopa said.
The FCSC chairman urged applicants to remain patient while the technical issues are being addressed, assuring them of a seamless application process in the coming days.
Naijaonpoint earlier reported the announcement of the recruitment exercise which opened on January 27, 2025 and is expected to close on March 10, 2025.