Federal Government Abolishes 11,877 Vacant Posts to Streamline Governance
In a major right-sizing initiative, the federal government has abolished 11,877 vacant posts across various ministries and divisions. The move, aimed at enhancing efficiency and reducing bureaucratic redundancy, affects positions from Grade 1 to Grade 22.
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Breakdown of Abolished Positions
According to the Establishment Division’s report to parliament, the eliminated positions include:
Grade 1 to 18: 11,764 posts removed
- Grade 18: 135 posts abolished
- Grade 17: 445 posts eliminated
- Grade 16: 552 posts removed
Grade 19 to 22: 113 posts eliminated
- Grade 19: 85 posts abolished
- Grade 20: 26 posts removed
- Grade 22 Advisers: 2 posts abolished
Part of a Larger Government Reform Plan
This restructuring follows the federal cabinet’s decision in August 2024 to eliminate 60% of all vacant permanent positions in government departments. The initiative aims to cut unnecessary expenditures and improve governance efficiency.
With thousands of vacant positions now removed, the government is signaling a strong push toward administrative reforms. More updates on public sector restructuring are expected in the coming months.
