The Sokoto State Government has extended the closing date for its ongoing recruitment exercise, giving more indigenes an opportunity to apply for the available positions.
The Sokoto State Recruitment Committee announced that the application deadline, earlier fixed for October 6, has now been shifted to October 12, 2025.
According to the committee, the decision was made to ensure that all qualified candidates are given ample time to complete their applications.
In a statement issued by the Secretary of the Recruitment Committee, Gandi Umar Muhammad, the extension was described as a move “to enable more qualified Sokoto State indigenes to apply.”
He said, “The committee wishes to inform Sokoto State qualified indigenes that are yet to apply to make sure they apply through the official recruitment portal. This extension is to ensure that no eligible applicant is left out.”
Muhammad reminded applicants to use only the official recruitment website, warning that applications submitted through unauthorised channels would not be accepted.
“The committee will not entertain any applicant who does not apply through the official portal,” he said.
He listed the authentic portal as https://employment.sokotostate.gov.ng and cautioned residents against dealing with anyone claiming to offer assistance for a fee.
It is worth noting that the Sokoto State Government had earlier announced that the graduate recruitment exercise would commence on Monday, September 22, and initially end on October 6, 2025.
The initiative, according to the committee, is designed to create employment opportunities for qualified indigenes across the 23 local government areas of the state.
Applicants are required to register with valid email addresses and phone numbers, complete their biodata forms, and upload supporting documents, including educational certificates, proof of indigene, birth certificate, and National Identification Number (NIN).
Naijaonpoint reports that the committee urged applicants to ensure they have a stable internet connection while completing their registration and emphasised that no payment should be made to anyone in exchange for recruitment slots.
It reiterated that the exercise is free and merit-based, assuring applicants that transparency remains central to the process.
Sokoto State’s recruitment drive forms part of the administration’s broader effort to tackle unemployment and strengthen the state’s civil service capacity. Officials say shortlisted candidates will undergo screening and verification before final appointments are made.
© 2025 Naijaonpoint, a division of NOP Media Inc. Contact us via [email protected]