Ogun  State Government has introduced Computer Based Test in the conduct of June 2024 edition of the Combined confirmation promotion tests and compulsory examinations for Officers in the professional cadres in the public service 

The compulsory/ promotion of exam  according to the State Head of Service, Mr Kehinde Onasanya is in accordance with the extant law which forms part of the requirements for the confirmation of appointment of newly recruited officers in MDAs including Parastatals,Corporations and Boards .

It also represents one of the criteria to be fulfilled for eligibility for promotion of Officers who had inter cadre transfer .

The Head  of Service ,Mr. Kehinde Onasanya made this known while monitoring the June 2024 edition of the combined confirmation/ promotion tests and compulsory examinations for officers in the junior,  sub professional and professional cadres in the public/ civil service held at Moshood Abiola Polytechnic, Abeokuta.

Mr. Onasanya said  the year 2024  edition would be the first  computer based tests for the senior category in the history of the examination in the state, adding that it is ideal in a digitalized civil service

He emphasized that the examination which cuts across categories of officers in the Junior and senior cadre was to test the knowledge of officers on public service rules, financial regulations, official manuals and other reference books adding that they must be conversant with the code, ethics and practice of the service 

"The process is important because the exam will test the knowledge of the employees in the civil service rules which they must all be conversant with in their day to day activities as civil servants, another thing worthy of note is that this edition is the first that computer would be deployed for in the senior category and i thank His Excellency,  Prince Dapo Biodun for approving the newly introduced CBT method  " Onasanya said.

He urged the candidates to leverage on the new method of writing the exam to upgrade themselves in the use of  ICT to become better civil servants and possess high proficiency in the use of computer.

He added that the process had further underscored the commitment of Prince Dapo Abiodun - led administration to staff motivation which would continue to promote efficiency and increased service delivery 

Also speaking, the Permanent Secretary, Bureau of Establishments and Training, Mrs. Lydia Fajounbo reiterated that the exam is compulsory for everyone appointed into the civil service before their appointment could be confirmed as their success in the examination would confirm their eligibility, competence and how familiar they are with the civil service rules.

She said the exam is written twice in a year, adding that the ongoing is the June 2024 edition with over 400 candidates seating for the exam in both senior and junior categories.