Civil Society {Groups} for Good Governance (CSGGG) has defended the Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) and its government director/CEO, Mrs Nonye Ayeni, towards current allegations surrounding the company’s forthcoming promotion examinations.
Addressing newsmen yesterday in Abuja, Comrade Ogakwu Dominic, president of CSGGG, described the allegations as “untimely, speculative, and unfounded,” emphasising that the promotion train has not but occurred.
“The promotion course of inside the NEPC is clear, truthful, and strictly consistent with established civil service guidelines,” he acknowledged.
“It includes key oversight from the Workplace of the Head of Service of the Federation, which considers manpower budgets, obtainable vacancies, and candidate eligibility earlier than any motion is taken,” Dominic stated
Based on the group, the method additionally concerned a Senior Workers Committee with representatives from the NEPC, the Federal Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Funding, the Workplace of the Head of Service, and the Federal Civil Service Fee. This committee is charged with guaranteeing impartiality and compliance all through the promotion course of.
The group cited an official round —ADM/CONF/SM/I/VOL.12/121 — dated June 26, 2025, which communicated the record of eligible candidates to NEPC employees, additional supporting claims of transparency.
Addressing accusations that particular people are favoured for promotion, the group dismissed the claims as baseless.
“These people haven’t but sat for the examination, not to mention been promoted,” Dominic famous. “Such claims lack substance and are clearly aimed toward sowing discord.”
The organisation additionally referenced the council’s earlier promotion train in 2024, which noticed 74 employees take part and 49 promoted. The method, praised for its credibility, was overseen by Mrs. Ayeni and credited with adhering to correct civil service procedures.
CSGGG referred to as on critics to cease spreading misinformation and inspired stakeholders to assist merit-based programs.
“We commend the management of NEPC for remaining centered on its mission of boosting Nigeria’s non-oil export capability below the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu,” he stated.
Reaffirming its dedication to moral management and institutional integrity, the group pledged continued monitoring of the NEPC and different public businesses to make sure transparency and professionalism in governance.
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