Tinubu approves massive recruitment for paramilitary agencies

President Ahmed Bola Tinubu has approved the recruitment of qualified Nigerians into four major paramilitary agencies under the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire, and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB).

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The Federal Government announced that the recruitment drive will involve a significant intake into the following agencies:

• Nigeria Correctional Service (NCS): 5,150 personnel
• Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS): 10,000 personnel
• Federal Fire Service (FFS): 5,000 personnel
• Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC): 10,000 personnel
• CDCFIB Secretariat: 209 personne

Applications for the recruitment will be accepted through designated online portals, which will open on Friday, June 13, 2025, and will remain active for three weeks. The government has stressed that the recruitment process will be transparent, merit-based, and inclusive, encouraging eligible Nigerians to seize the opportunity.

A spokesperson for the CDCFIB emphasized that the recruitment exercise supports President Tinubu’s broader goals of strengthening national security, improving public service delivery, and addressing youth unemployment.

While the full eligibility criteria will be available once the recruitment portals are launched, prospective applicants are expected to meet certain basic qualifications, including:

• Nigerian citizenship
• Relevant educational qualifications (specific to each role)
• Age and medical fitness standards
• A clean criminal record

Candidates are advised to prepare the necessary documents and stay updated through official government channels as the recruitment date approaches.