Nigeria, July 29 -- Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has approved the recruitment of 3,000 workers into the state civil service.

In a statement on Monday, the Commissioner for Science and Digital Economy, Frank Ekpenyong, said the "appointments span every discipline and cadre, including teachers, accountants, nurses, and administrators."

The statement is posted on the state government's Facebook page.

"In keeping with the governor's commitment to transparency, all vacancies will be advertised and managed exclusively through the Arise Youth Employment Portal," the statement said, adding that applicants will be referred to relevant departments in the civil service for interviews and final selection.

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