CDCFIB Update: 2025 Recruitment for Paramilitary Services

The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) has released crucial updates regarding the 2025 recruitment exercise. Here’s what you need to know.

THE CDCFIB UPDATE OVERVIEW:

• Circular Release: In a circular titled “Re: Status Report of the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB)”, the Board has shared new details regarding the upcoming 2025 recruitment exercise for the four paramilitary services under its jurisdiction.
• Advertisement Period: The CDCFIB is seeking a waiver to cut the required advertisement period from six weeks to three weeks in national newspapers.
• Government Approval: Mr. President has approved the recruitment of 30,150 personnel across four services, plus 209 additional staff for the CDCFIB Secretariat.

RECRUITMENT BREAKDOWN

Here’s how the recruitment numbers stack up by agency:

• Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS): 5,150 personnel
• Nigerian 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 personnel

SEE ALSO: fedcivilservice.gov.ng – Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC) Recruitment

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The recruitment also includes positions for doctors and nurses within the Nigerian Correctional Service—an essential move for enhancing healthcare in the system.

Stay tuned for further updates as the recruitment process unfolds! Exciting times ahead for those looking to join these vital services.