Newly recruited officers under the Lagos State Local Government Service Commission have appealed to the Governor of Lagos State and the Permanent Secretary of the Commission to reconsider the timeline given for the submission of academic transcripts.
In an open letter dated March 9, 2026, the officers expressed appreciation to the Lagos State Government for creating employment opportunities for young professionals and for strengthening the state’s public service. The officers noted that the recruitment exercise has given many qualified graduates the opportunity to contribute to governance and grassroots development across Local Governments and Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) in the state.
According to the letter, the newly recruited officers were issued their employment letters on November 3, 2025, and were directed to resume duties at their respective councils on January 7, 2026. Since resuming work, the officers stated that they have remained committed to performing their responsibilities with diligence and professionalism.
However, the officers raised concerns about a recent circular directing them to request and submit their academic transcripts within one week, describing the requirement as challenging to meet due to financial and administrative constraints.
The officers explained that many of them are yet to receive their first salaries since assuming duty in January, making it financially difficult to process transcript requests from their various institutions. They noted that the cost of obtaining transcripts from many higher institutions across the country currently ranges from ₦60,000 and above, depending on the institution.
They also highlighted institutional procedures that could delay the process. According to them, some universities do not send transcripts directly to organizations for employment purposes, while others require physical collection or dispatch through courier services, making it difficult to comply strictly with the directive within the specified timeframe.
In addition, the officers pointed out that transcript processing in many tertiary institutions typically takes two to three weeks or longer after application and payment, which is beyond the control of applicants.
To address these concerns, the officers proposed several possible solutions that could ease the situation while still maintaining the integrity of the verification process.
Among their suggestions were the extension of the deadline for transcript submission, the acceptance of temporary documentation such as statements of result or certified copies of certificates while transcripts are being processed, and the possibility of direct institutional verification between the Commission and tertiary institutions.
They also appealed to the government to consider allowing officers sufficient time to meet the financial requirements for transcript processing, particularly after they begin receiving their salaries.
The officers further called on Human Resource Departments, Council Managers (CMs), Council Treasurers (CTs), and representatives of the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) across the Local Governments and LCDAs to support the appeal by helping to communicate the concerns to the appropriate authorities.
Despite the challenges highlighted, the officers reaffirmed their commitment to the values of professionalism, diligence, and integrity expected of public servants in Lagos State.
They expressed confidence that with the understanding and compassionate leadership of the Lagos State Government, a solution that balances administrative requirements with the welfare of newly recruited officers would be reached.
The letter was jointly signed by Concerned Newly Recruited Officers serving across Local Governments and Local Council Development Areas in Lagos State.
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