FG Halts Paramilitary Recruitment, Resumes Portal On July 21

‎The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board has temporarily closed its recruitment portal to enhance system performance.
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‎In a statement issued on Wednesday in Abuja, the Board’s Secretary, Maj. Gen. AM Jibril (retd.), confirmed the development.
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‎He clarified that the suspension affects the portal used for recruiting personnel into the board’s paramilitary agencies.
‎According to him, the portal will reopen on Monday, July 21, 2025.
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‎He explained that the temporary shutdown became necessary due to the overwhelming number of applications, in order to streamline the recruitment process.
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‎“This development will ensure that the portal accommodates the high volume of applications while guaranteeing a smooth, transparent, and fair recruitment process,” the statement read.
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‎He expressed the board’s appreciation to Nigerians for their interest in joining the services and assured that the recruitment process would be fair and transparent.
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‎“We appreciate the enthusiasm and interest of young Nigerians to serve their country through these vital agencies.
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‎“We remain committed to ensuring a fair and transparent recruitment process,” the statement added.
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‎Jibril explained that the suspension impacts all agencies under the CDCFIB, including the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Nigerian Immigration Service, Federal Fire Service, and Nigerian Correctional Service.
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‎The board urged applicants to keep an eye on the portal and ensure they submit their applications promptly once it reopens on July 21.
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‎The recruitment exercise, which commenced on July 14, 2025, has already drawn thousands of applications from Nigerians aspiring to work in the various agencies under the board.