ALLEGATIONS OF JOB RACKETEERING AND NEPOTISM ROCK NIGERIAN SHIPPERS’ COUNCIL RECRUITMENT: Petitioners Urge EFCC, ICPC, FCC, and Other Agencies to Investigate

The Nigerian Shippers’ Council {NSC} is under fire over allegations of job racketeering and nepotism in its recently concluded recruitment exercise.

Petitioners, including some staff and aggrieved applicants who spoke on condition of anonymity, have accused the Executive Secretary/CEO, Mr. Pius Akutah, and his associates of manipulating the process.

Key Allegations:
1.  Sale of Appointment Letters: Sources allege that appointment letters were sold to candidates, sidelining applicants who sat for and passed the recruitment exams on merit.
2.  Replacement of Qualified Candidates: Petitioners claim that the names of successful candidates were allegedly substituted with individuals said to have “godfathers.” 3. Nepotism/Federal Character Breach: A source alleged that “the majority of beneficiaries are from the ES/CEO’s state of origin, Benue,” raising concerns about compliance with the Federal Character principle.
4.  Lack of Transparency: “The majority of us that wrote exams and passed were denied our right. They exchanged our names,” one applicant alleged, describing the process as opaque.

It was also alleged that Mr. Akutah had earlier considered resigning to contest a political position in Taraba State, but later changed his mind.

NSC’s Response:

When contacted, the Executive Secretary, Mr. Akutah, denied all allegations of wrongdoing. He stated that the recruitment followed due process.

“In Nigeria today, whatever you do, people will complain, but that’s normal. You can visit the Council to see for yourself. We complied with all processes and obtained all necessary approvals from relevant government institutions, including the Federal Character Commission. I’m glad you requested my comments. Please visit the Council so we can provide you with in-depth details,” he said.

He further stated: “Not everyone invited for the exam passed it. The process was handled by ASCON, and it was very transparent.”

Call for Investigation:

Dissatisfied applicants are now calling on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission {EFCC}, the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission {ICPC}, the Federal Character Commission {FCC}, and other relevant agencies to investigate the recruitment exercise and ensure justice for qualified candidates.

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