Nigeria, Jan. 13 -- A group of first-class graduates of Yobe State University has accused the administration of Governor Mai Mala Buni of marginalisation, lack of transparency, and favouritism in the allocation of government appointments in the state.

The graduates, drawn from different faculties and representing various local government areas, said their academic excellence has not translated into opportunities to serve the state, alleging that merit has been sacrificed for political connections.

Speaking in an interview with journalists in Damaturu on Monday, a representative of the group, Mallam Sadiq Ibrahim, criticised the government for what he described as its failure to recognise competence and academic excellence in its appoin...