"Nigerians are yearning for a merit-based employment system" – A man shares his disappointment after losing a job opportunity to nepotism
A Nigerian man, in a Facebook post, expressed his frustration after being denied a job opportunity due to nepotism.
Olumide Adebayo recounted receiving an interview invitation, traveling from Ekiti to Lagos, and being rejected at the interview venue.
He claimed that his name was replaced with another candidate recommended by a prominent political figure.
Addressing the issue, he highlighted the toll it took on him and voiced his desire for a fair employment process based on merit.
He shared his ordeal including the text message he received:
You're invited for Commissioners' interview @ the Civil Serv. Comm. which will hold from Weds 12th February, 2020. Come for your Commissioners' interview invitation and time table as from tmrw,...