Miriam Onuoha, a member of the house of representatives, has sparked backlash on X following a post that she “secured federal employment” for her constituents.
On Saturday, Onuoha, via her X handle @miriam_Onuoha, announced that she “secured federal employment” for her constituents in the National Assembly Commission, Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), and Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund).
The lawmaker, representing the Okigwe north federal constituency of Imo state, shared pictures showing three of her constituents holding what seem like employment letters.
Onuoha, a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), is also seen in the pictures presenting the “employment letters” to the beneficiaries.
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She is the chairperson of the house committee of TETFund and other services.
However, the post has attracted criticisms from social media users who questioned if employment in federal agencies is based on merit rather than favouritism.
SECURED FEDERAL EMPLOYMENT FOR CONSTITUENTS INTO FIRS, NATIONAL ASSEMBLY SERVICE COMMISSION, AND TETFUND.#HPMO pic.twitter.com/KTq0Feeq9X
Advertisement— Rt Hon Princess Miriam Onuoha (@miriam_onuoha1) June 21, 2025
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This is a disgraceful abuse of power. Handing out federal jobs like personal favors spits in the face of merit, mocks the struggles of qualified Nigerians, and deepens a rotten system built on nepotism. It’s a theft of opportunity, plain and simple. https://t.co/pV1tlRbGjs
— 💞 O.David 👇 🍀🔝 (@OlaTobizion) June 21, 2025
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This is supposed to be a shameful announcement but unfortunately it’s not, because of the kind of society we find ourselves.
I was asked to go and get a recommendation letter from the Senator representing my constituency when I applied to 2 different Federal jobs.
Quota System. https://t.co/KldoI5kTWj— May Nigeria NOT End Me. (@NwaAda_Igbo) June 21, 2025
If this supposed to be celebrated in a half decent country? https://t.co/qPBC3Vb9XS
— Nnamdiebele (@Nnamdiebele) June 21, 2025
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Secured??? How?? Shebi all of us are supposed to apply for these jobs and the best amongst us get the offer ??? You people are just something else in this country. https://t.co/1xZsUiJkFM
— Mayor of Kafanchan (@emobed1) June 21, 2025
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Thank God I don’t apply for these jobs, reinforced the fact that it is a waste of time exercise. https://t.co/Ka0IdtzmxS
— SEUN (@TherealKSE) June 21, 2025
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Lack of self awareness to know this is corruption?
More evidence that those FIRS, TeTfund, CBN etc jobs you see on the portal are a waste of time. Who you know gets you into govt positions not merit.
AdvertisementMiriam is following Buhari and Bola footsteps. This country cannot make it. https://t.co/ZlMRX8uD8F
— Obaro 𝕏 (@obaroddy) June 21, 2025
