The Kano State House of Assembly has demanded the immediate cancellation of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) recruitment exercise, citing regional imbalance and alleged marginalization of northern candidates.
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During plenary on Wednesday, lawmakers accused the Customs Service of conducting a recruitment process that violated the principles of fairness, equity, and federal character as provided in Nigeria’s Constitution. They argued that the outcome of the exercise showed gross favoritism toward the South, leaving the North underrepresented.
According to figures presented before the House, out of 1,785 recruits, more than 1,000 were reportedly from the southern region, while fewer than 540 came from the North. The lawmakers described this as a serious breach of national balance that could threaten unity and trust among Nigeria’s diverse regions.
The House unanimously adopted a motion calling on President Bola Tinubu to intervene and ensure a review of the recruitment process. Lawmakers maintained that only a fair and transparent exercise could promote inclusion and strengthen citizens’ confidence in public institutions.
In his remarks, Speaker Jibril Ismail Falgore emphasized that fairness and equity are essential for sustaining peace and harmony, adding that any recruitment process that undermines regional balance stands against the spirit of national cohesion.
