Eight federal civil servants dismissed from service in 2022 have appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to intervene in their quest for reinstatement, claiming that resolutions of both chambers of the National Assembly directing their recall have yet to be implemented.

The affected officers, formerly employed by the Federal Ministries of Environment and Works, also called on Senate President Godswill Akpabio, labour unions, civil society organisations and human rights groups to pressure the Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC) to comply with a Senate directive ordering their reinstatement and redeployment.

Speaking on behalf of the group during a press briefing in Abuja, Joy Eseoghene said the workers had faced severe economic hardship since their dismissal, with some reportedly forced to sell personal belongings to meet basic needs.

She alleged that despite investigations and favourable rulings by both the 9th and 10th National Assemblies, the commission had failed to implement directives ordering their return to service.

Eseoghene described the dismissals as unlawful and appealed to President Tinubu to intervene in line with the objectives of his Renewed Hope Agenda.

She also urged Akpabio to protect the authority of the Senate by ensuring compliance with its resolutions, arguing that the continued delay undermines the legislature’s oversight role.

According to her, the Senate, through its Votes and Proceedings of December 10, 2025, resolved that the affected officers should be reinstated and returned to their respective ministries. The upper chamber also directed the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation to ensure compliance with the decision.

The affected workers were identified as Joy Eseoghene, Dangla Elisha Bitrus, Attahiru Mohammed Enagi, Ani Patrick Ikechukwu, Ukueku Oghenetega, Opara Sylvia Adaoma, Opara Anthony Chukwuemeka and Oloriegbe Charles Inamudu.

Eseoghene explained that the Senate’s decision followed a petition filed by Throneroom Attorneys on behalf of the dismissed officers and subsequently referred to the Senate Committee on Ethics, Code of Conduct and Public Petitions for investigation.

According to her, the committee invited key officials, including the Chairman of the Federal Civil Service Commission, the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, the Ministers of Environment and Works, and former Director of Recruitment and Appointment at the commission, Ibrahim El-Yakubu.

She said the committee’s findings established that the officers were duly recruited by the commission, possessed valid appointment letters issued by authorised officials, had their names published in the official gazette and participated in the mandatory Confirmation and Promotion Examination conducted by the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation.

Eseoghene further disclosed that following the Senate’s adoption of the committee report, Clerk to the National Assembly, Kamoru Ogunlana, formally communicated the resolution to the FCSC in January 2026.

She noted that the House of Representatives had earlier investigated the matter during the 9th National Assembly and similarly ruled in favour of the affected officers.

The dismissed workers appealed to the relevant authorities to enforce the resolutions and facilitate their return to service, saying reinstatement would enable them to resume their careers and support their families after years of uncertainty.