Ex-employee Alleges Irregular Appointments At Radio Nigeria Kaduna

Concerns about alleged violations of civil service rules and irregular staff appointments have been raised at the Kaduna National Station of the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN) following an open letter addressed to the minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris.

The letter, written by Gwandu Bashir Ma’aji, a concerned stakeholder, highlights what it describes as a long-standing pattern of disregard for merit, seniority, and due process in staff recruitment and promotion at the station. According to the petitioner, this pattern has contributed to declining staff morale, reduced productivity, and operational inefficiencies.

The allegations trace the irregularities back to 2012, citing breaches of the Federal Government’s Public Service Rules (PSR) and the Federal Civil Service Commission’s (FCSC) guidelines. Specifically, the letter claims that certain appointments were made without proper advertisement of vacancies, while others involved elevating individuals to senior managerial positions without due regard for established career progression structures.

Among the cases highlighted are appointments and promotions alleged to have bypassed experienced personnel within the organisation. These include the elevation of individuals to General Manager and Acting Zonal Director positions under circumstances deemed inconsistent with official regulations governing transfers, promotions, and seniority.

The petitioner also expressed concern about what were termed “through-the-window” appointments, alleging that such practices have enabled individuals with limited experience within FRCN to assume leadership roles over long-serving officers with decades of service.

Despite the concerns, the letter commended the recent intervention by the Minister and the Director-General of FRCN in appointing an acting zonal director for the Kaduna zone, describing the move as a step towards restoring fairness and adherence to due process.

To address the situation, the stakeholder called for the establishment of an independent administrative committee to audit promotion and stagnation cases, particularly those exceeding five years. Additional recommendations include a full investigation into alleged irregular promotions and the enforcement of disciplinary measures where necessary.

The letter emphasised that failure to act could lead to deeper institutional challenges, including administrative inefficiency and erosion of public trust in the organisation.

As of the time of filing this report, there has been no official response from the Ministry of Information and National Orientation or from FRCN management regarding the allegations.