Posted by Chinenye on Thu 10th Sep, 2026 - tori.ng
Young Nigerians in Enugu have been given a simple message about government jobs: apply instead of assuming you need connections.
(Federal Character Commission Commissioner Representing Enugu State, Peter Eze. Photo by Punch News)
The Federal Character Commission Commissioner for Enugu State has told young people in the state to stop thinking that government jobs are only for those with connections.
Peter Eze spoke at a youth workshop in Enugu on Thursday, saying that qualified applicants can get federal jobs by following the proper process.
He noted that many young people have stopped applying for government positions because they wrongly believe the jobs have already been handed out to connected individuals before they are even advertised.
Eze said this false belief has prevented many qualified youths from applying.
He urged them not to give up before trying, saying they should not assume that job outcomes have already been decided.
He stressed that young people must put themselves forward to be considered.
Using a football analogy, Eze said no player has ever won a match from outside the pitch.
He told the youths that they can barely get an opportunity they do not apply for.
He advised them to stop looking for middlemen or paying anyone claiming to secure government jobs for them.
Eze said the Federal Character Commission has a constitutional responsibility to ensure fair representation in federal institutions.
He noted that more than 700 federal ministries, departments and agencies offer employment and related opportunities.
He urged youths to prepare themselves properly and warned against anyone demanding payment for legitimate government jobs.
The workshop also exposed participants to grants, scholarships and training programmes.
Five participants will be selected for full scholarships to study abroad.
Eze said the initiative would continue beyond the workshop to help youths access information on legitimate opportunities.
His message was clear: young people should stop looking for godfathers, get the information they need, follow the process, prepare themselves, apply and compete fairly for opportunities.