The race for employment at the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) intensifies today as 45,689 applicants participate in the Computer-Based Aptitude Test (CBT), marking the second stage of the recruitment process initiated earlier this year.
The aptitude test is being conducted at multiple centres nationwide, including the Ansar-Ud-Deen Society Centenary Resource Centre in Maitama, Abuja.
The recruitment drive, which opened in July 2024, has drawn significant attention, with thousands of candidates vying for a chance to join the nation’s leading oil and gas company.
In a statement, Olufemi Soneye, NNPCL’s spokesperson, reaffirmed the company’s commitment to transparency and inclusivity.
“As the Computer-Based Aptitude Test for NNPC Ltd.’s recruitment begins today at various centres across the country, 45,689 applicants compete in a transparent and inclusive recruitment process,” the company wrote on its Facebook page.
NNPCL emphasized its role as an equal opportunity employer, highlighting special accommodations for applicants with disabilities to ensure they can take the test without obstacles.
The Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) also reiterated that only the most qualified candidates will be selected.
The statement added, “The GCEO reiterated that only the most qualified candidates among the 45,689 applicants will be selected for employment.”
