FG to Recruit 30,150 Personnel into Immigration, NSCDC, Fire and Correctional Services – See Details
If you’ve been job hunting or waiting for a federal recruitment opportunity, this might be your sign to get ready. A memo, reportedly from the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB), has surfaced, and it’s pointing to something massive.
Dated June 3, 2025, and signed by Maj. Gen. (Rtd.) AM Jibril, the Secretary of CDCFIB, the memo claims that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has given the go-ahead for a large-scale recruitment exercise across four major paramilitary agencies.
No official press release has confirmed it yet, but here’s what we found in the document making rounds online.
Recruitment Breakdown: Over 30,000 Slots to Be Filled
According to the leaked memo, the President has approved the recruitment of 30,150 new personnel into the following government agencies:
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Nigerian Correctional Service – 5,150 positions
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Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) – 10,000 positions
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Federal Fire Service (FFS) – 5,000 positions
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Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) – 10,000 positions
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CDCFIB Secretariat – 209 positions
This would be one of the largest recruitment waves in recent memory. If confirmed, it could open the door for thousands of unemployed graduates, diploma holders, and even SSCE certificate holders looking for stable federal jobs.
THE MEMO READS :
CIVIL DEFENCE, CORRECTIONAL, FIRE AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES BOARD
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
CDCFiB/EX/AF/S.728/1/VOL.1/26
3rd June, 2025TO:
The Chairman,
Federal Character Commission
No. 3 Maputo Street,
Zone 3, Wuse, Abuja.RE: STATUS REPORT OF THE CIVIL DEFENCE, CORRECTIONAL, FIRE AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES BOARD (CDCFIB)
I refer to Mr. President’s approval for the recruitment of 30,150 personnel into the four (4) Services under the purview of the Board (inclusive of Doctors and Nurses for the Nigerian Correctional Service) as well as the recruitment of 209 personnel for the Board Secretariat (copies attached).
The breakdown for each Agency is presented below:
S/No. Agency Total No. i Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) 5,150 ii Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) 10,000 iii Federal Fire Service (FFS) 5,000 iv Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) 10,000 v Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) 209 Accordingly, the Board is seeking waiver for advert placement in the national dailies to run for a period of three (3) weeks as against the statutory six (6) weeks required by law.
Furthermore, the Board has also secured a copy of financial clearance issued by the Budget Office of the Federation for this recruitment.
In view of your Commission’s favorable response, please accept the assurances of my highest regards.
Signed:
AM Jibril
Maj. Gen. (Rtd.)
Secretary to the Board
Why This Matters Now
With rising unemployment, many young Nigerians are actively looking for opportunities, and the paramilitary sector has always attracted applicants thanks to its job security and career progression potential.
What makes this memo stand out even more is that it includes a financial clearance from the Budget Office of the Federation, signaling that funding for the recruitment may already be in place.
Shorter Application Window Might Be Approved
Interestingly, the memo also mentions that the Board is seeking a waiver to reduce the newspaper advert period from the traditional six weeks to just three weeks.
“The Board is seeking waiver for advert placement in the national dailies to run for a period of three (3) weeks as against the statutory six (6) weeks required by law,” the memo stated.
That means if this plan is approved and kicks off soon, interested applicants will need to act fast.
What You Should Do Now
Even though this is not yet officially announced on the CDCFIB website or federal recruitment portals, it doesn’t hurt to be prepared ahead of time.
Here are some tips if you’re hoping to apply:
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Keep your credentials and documents ready (NYSC, WAEC, certificates).
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Prepare your scanned passport photo and birth certificate in advance.
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Watch out for official updates on the CDCFIB or NSCDC portal.
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Do NOT pay anyone claiming to guarantee your application.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Has the recruitment officially started?
No, as of now, the recruitment has not yet been officially announced. But based on the memo, preparations may already be underway.
2. Which agencies are recruiting?
The Nigeria Immigration Service, Correctional Service, Civil Defence, and Fire Service — all under CDCFIB.
3. When will the application portal open?
There is no confirmed date yet, but once the ad is approved, it may be open for just three weeks.
4. Will the recruitment be free?
Yes. Federal job applications are completely free. Anyone asking for money is likely a scammer.
5. Who is eligible to apply?
Depending on the specific agency, SSCE, ND, HND, and degree holders may all have separate positions to apply for.
