The Oyo Hospitals Management Board has announced that it has shortlisted a total of 1,250 applicants from the 5,000 entries received for an upcoming Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) examination.Â
According to the board, the  decision follows a comprehensive review process involving representatives from the Head of Service, Civil Service Commission, Ministry of Establishment and Training, and the Oyo Hospitals Management Board.
The shortlisted candidates are set to sit for the MCQ on Thursday, where their professional competence and knowledge of current affairs will be assessed. From the initial pool of applicants, 1,000 were deemed professionally qualified for the examination.
The chairman of the hospital management board, Dr. Akin Fagbemi, who spoke  with journalists, emphasised that the slight delay in conducting the exam was for administrative convenience .
Fagbemi said: “We are ensuring that not only qualified applicants are selected, but that the entire process adheres to the necessary protocols, especially considering the critical nature of healthcare’’.
He also expressed gratitude to Governor Seyi Makinde for his continuous support throughout the recruitment process. He urged all applicants to check their email addresses and mobile phones for important updates regarding the examination details.